| 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 | $50.64 | 7.499% | $54.4375 | $54.44 | $54.45 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.28 | 4.532% | $36.8789 | $36.88 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.62 | 13.562% | $68.8413 | $68.84 | $68.85 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.71 | 11.123% | $25.236 | $25.24 | $25.25 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.51 | 12.227% | $185.7469 | $185.75 | $185.75 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.76 | 11.620% | $36.5667 | $36.57 | $36.55 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.94 | 3.470% | $126.1713 | $126.17 | $126.15 | $126.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $489.46 | $533.8786 | $533.89 | $533.90 | $533.80 | |