| 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 | $49.51 | 11.861% | $55.3824 | $55.38 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.47 | 4.618% | $242.1593 | $242.16 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.42 | 13.694% | $65.2831 | $65.28 | $65.30 | $65.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.66 | 3.188% | $73.9445 | $73.94 | $73.95 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.45 | 12.694% | $204.4833 | $204.48 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.26 | 13.206% | $176.8957 | $176.90 | $176.90 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.91 | 6.797% | $159.0314 | $159.03 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.68 | $977.1797 | $977.17 | $977.25 | $977.20 | |