| 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 | $50.75 | 7.335% | $54.4725 | $54.47 | $54.45 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.79 | 12.670% | $113.5601 | $113.56 | $113.55 | $113.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.65 | 8.291% | $18.0305 | $18.03 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.91 | 3.825% | $12.3656 | $12.37 | $12.35 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.37 | 3.281% | $252.3878 | $252.39 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.63 | 9.286% | $142.7603 | $142.76 | $142.75 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.45 | 4.645% | $158.4849 | $158.48 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $706.55 | $752.0617 | $752.06 | $752.05 | $752.20 | |