| 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 | $50.99 | 5.486% | $53.7873 | $53.79 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.59 | 5.404% | $150.2956 | $150.30 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.43 | 9.107% | $251.4153 | $251.42 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.95 | 10.445% | $97.1364 | $97.14 | $97.15 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.46 | 6.115% | $158.5995 | $158.60 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.49 | 11.731% | $31.8322 | $31.83 | $31.85 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.30 | 5.612% | $206.2602 | $206.26 | $206.25 | $206.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.21 | $949.3265 | $949.34 | $949.35 | $949.30 | |