| 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 | $50.79 | 6.642% | $54.1635 | $54.16 | $54.15 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.40 | 8.852% | $272.5654 | $272.57 | $272.55 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.25 | 6.541% | $65.2564 | $65.26 | $65.25 | $65.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.92 | 8.746% | $80.385 | $80.39 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.70 | 5.111% | $28.0646 | $28.06 | $28.05 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.83 | 9.196% | $234.5858 | $234.59 | $234.60 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.50 | 10.371% | $224.605 | $224.61 | $224.60 | $224.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.39 | $959.6257 | $959.64 | $959.60 | $959.80 | |