| 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 | $50.75 | 7.256% | $54.4324 | $54.43 | $54.45 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.32 | 9.397% | $255.2451 | $255.25 | $255.25 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.25 | 8.698% | $140.4922 | $140.49 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.92 | 12.408% | $123.5589 | $123.56 | $123.55 | $123.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.87 | 5.672% | $10.4298 | $10.43 | $10.45 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.79 | 10.612% | $147.9878 | $147.99 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.26 | 6.755% | $130.5187 | $130.52 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.16 | $862.6649 | $862.67 | $862.70 | $862.60 | |