| 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 | $50.60 | 6.225% | $53.7499 | $53.75 | $53.75 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.84 | 5.840% | $155.4155 | $155.42 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.73 | 9.534% | $202.3422 | $202.34 | $202.35 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.60 | 9.544% | $87.197 | $87.20 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.61 | 8.582% | $199.3674 | $199.37 | $199.35 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.41 | 8.772% | $204.9373 | $204.94 | $204.95 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.61 | 12.500% | $157.0613 | $157.06 | $157.05 | $157.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.40 | $1,060.0706 | $1,060.08 | $1,060.05 | $1,060.00 | |