| 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 | $50.50 | 6.645% | $53.8557 | $53.86 | $53.85 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.34 | 13.465% | $44.6371 | $44.64 | $44.65 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.86 | 7.312% | $49.2133 | $49.21 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.87 | 12.562% | $159.6917 | $159.69 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.49 | 9.483% | $106.735 | $106.74 | $106.75 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.35 | 9.652% | $6.9629 | $6.96 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.54 | 6.123% | $92.9001 | $92.90 | $92.90 | $92.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $468.95 | $513.9958 | $514.00 | $514.00 | $514.00 | |