| 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 | $51.90 | 6.775% | $55.4162 | $55.42 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.79 | 10.576% | $207.6507 | $207.65 | $207.65 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.81 | 13.472% | $55.3857 | $55.39 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.69 | 8.141% | $266.773 | $266.77 | $266.75 | $266.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.98 | 11.766% | $137.4498 | $137.45 | $137.45 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.89 | 8.147% | $33.4066 | $33.41 | $33.40 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.26 | 7.144% | $262.7814 | $262.78 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $934.32 | $1,018.8634 | $1,018.87 | $1,018.85 | $1,018.90 | |