| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $50.35 | 9.698% | $55.2329 | $55.23 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.48 | 12.205% | $38.6883 | $38.69 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.78 | 13.664% | $164.5627 | $164.56 | $164.55 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.95 | 6.672% | $22.3478 | $22.35 | $22.35 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.81 | 13.313% | $216.2125 | $216.21 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.82 | 4.630% | $205.9328 | $205.93 | $205.95 | $205.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.27 | 4.397% | $226.8234 | $226.82 | $226.80 | $226.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $855.46 | $929.8004 | $929.79 | $929.80 | $929.70 | |