| 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 | $51.55 | 6.250% | $54.7719 | $54.77 | $54.75 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.93 | 11.696% | $47.9511 | $47.95 | $47.95 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.92 | 9.761% | $97.5995 | $97.60 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.92 | 10.359% | $74.9558 | $74.96 | $74.95 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.67 | 10.325% | $264.4159 | $264.42 | $264.40 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.68 | 5.621% | $153.8687 | $153.87 | $153.85 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.73 | 7.529% | $233.0476 | $233.05 | $233.05 | $233.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $853.40 | $926.6105 | $926.62 | $926.55 | $926.70 | |