| 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 | $50.67 | 8.283% | $54.867 | $54.87 | $54.85 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.58 | 4.833% | $54.0729 | $54.07 | $54.05 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.78 | 7.204% | $126.2649 | $126.26 | $126.25 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.84 | 10.594% | $16.4121 | $16.41 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.62 | 13.745% | $22.3168 | $22.32 | $22.30 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.32 | 6.266% | $260.6918 | $260.69 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.25 | 12.795% | $80.3664 | $80.37 | $80.35 | $80.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $571.06 | $614.9919 | $614.99 | $614.90 | $615.10 | |