| 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 | $50.49 | 8.423% | $54.7428 | $54.74 | $54.75 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.71 | 11.584% | $112.3762 | $112.38 | $112.40 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.34 | 10.571% | $81.0928 | $81.09 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.81 | 7.638% | $56.8436 | $56.84 | $56.85 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.98 | 4.175% | $246.8739 | $246.87 | $246.85 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.56 | 7.780% | $41.56 | $41.56 | $41.55 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.61 | 12.693% | $117.8881 | $117.89 | $117.90 | $117.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $657.50 | $711.3774 | $711.37 | $711.40 | $711.40 | |