| 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 | $50.55 | 7.817% | $54.5015 | $54.50 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.51 | 5.277% | $190.0355 | $190.04 | $190.05 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.53 | 12.438% | $273.8203 | $273.82 | $273.80 | $273.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.59 | 6.286% | $144.1132 | $144.11 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.31 | 13.787% | $210.8587 | $210.86 | $210.85 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.58 | 5.299% | $193.3079 | $193.31 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.67 | 8.448% | $108.0901 | $108.09 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.74 | $1,174.7272 | $1,174.73 | $1,174.70 | $1,174.70 | |