| 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 | $49.98 | 9.645% | $54.8006 | $54.80 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.46 | 4.231% | $24.4526 | $24.45 | $24.45 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.49 | 7.492% | $196.1622 | $196.16 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.51 | 3.463% | $180.5533 | $180.55 | $180.55 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.38 | 12.125% | $280.7386 | $280.74 | $280.75 | $280.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.85 | 11.348% | $58.8474 | $58.85 | $58.85 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.93 | 5.484% | $149.7134 | $149.71 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $875.60 | $945.2681 | $945.26 | $945.25 | $945.30 | |