| 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 | $50.87 | 8.518% | $55.2031 | $55.20 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.58 | 6.394% | $247.4512 | $247.45 | $247.45 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.48 | 5.725% | $48.0837 | $48.08 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.38 | 5.673% | $79.6563 | $79.66 | $79.65 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.92 | 11.874% | $233.7272 | $233.73 | $233.75 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.37 | 5.487% | $115.3711 | $115.37 | $115.35 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.33 | 13.665% | $208.382 | $208.38 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.93 | $987.8746 | $987.87 | $987.90 | $988.00 | |