| 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 | $50.57 | 6.525% | $53.8697 | $53.87 | $53.85 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.76 | 6.352% | $86.9534 | $86.95 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.97 | 4.449% | $123.2185 | $123.22 | $123.20 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.71 | 4.334% | $106.1181 | $106.12 | $106.10 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.95 | 13.576% | $72.6319 | $72.63 | $72.65 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.67 | 11.738% | $30.9179 | $30.92 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.97 | 5.473% | $264.7056 | $264.71 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $694.60 | $738.4151 | $738.42 | $738.35 | $738.40 | |