| 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 | $50.35 | 8.174% | $54.4656 | $54.47 | $54.45 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.36 | 5.829% | $30.0131 | $30.01 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.75 | 3.401% | $66.9521 | $66.95 | $66.95 | $67.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.79 | 6.190% | $100.6575 | $100.66 | $100.65 | $100.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.80 | 8.214% | $129.6404 | $129.64 | $129.65 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.94 | 7.457% | $21.4269 | $21.43 | $21.45 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.61 | 8.267% | $134.9115 | $134.91 | $134.90 | $134.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $502.60 | $538.0671 | $538.07 | $538.05 | $538.10 | |