| 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 | $50.31 | 6.341% | $53.5002 | $53.50 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.25 | 9.300% | $120.5033 | $120.50 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.75 | 8.142% | $263.5961 | $263.60 | $263.60 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.77 | 6.797% | $131.1147 | $131.11 | $131.10 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.66 | 8.214% | $15.8642 | $15.86 | $15.85 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.97 | 6.595% | $260.0598 | $260.06 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.36 | 8.514% | $116.5006 | $116.50 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.07 | $961.1389 | $961.13 | $961.10 | $961.20 | |