| 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 | $50.53 | 6.350% | $53.7387 | $53.74 | $53.75 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.57 | 13.126% | $135.2648 | $135.26 | $135.25 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.58 | 5.721% | $153.9086 | $153.91 | $153.90 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.90 | 6.497% | $168.1588 | $168.16 | $168.15 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.27 | 8.854% | $69.9605 | $69.96 | $69.95 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.60 | 8.683% | $122.3771 | $122.38 | $122.40 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.65 | 10.777% | $151.3768 | $151.38 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.10 | $854.7853 | $854.79 | $854.80 | $854.90 | |