| 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 | $51.38 | 5.125% | $54.0132 | $54.01 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.59 | 9.739% | $168.5481 | $168.55 | $168.55 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.73 | 8.780% | $219.4419 | $219.44 | $219.45 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.97 | 4.371% | $151.3066 | $151.31 | $151.30 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.75 | 12.268% | $50.2399 | $50.24 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.69 | 3.796% | $160.562 | $160.56 | $160.55 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.50 | 8.274% | $70.9195 | $70.92 | $70.90 | $70.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.61 | $875.0312 | $875.03 | $875.00 | $874.90 | |