| 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 | $50.57 | 8.610% | $54.9241 | $54.92 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.33 | 5.601% | $232.6707 | $232.67 | $232.65 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.52 | 8.786% | $214.8741 | $214.87 | $214.85 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.93 | 6.554% | $6.3187 | $6.32 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.35 | 12.777% | $178.5824 | $178.58 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.54 | 9.698% | $26.9199 | $26.92 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.57 | 10.601% | $199.7122 | $199.71 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.81 | $914.0021 | $913.99 | $913.90 | $914.00 | |