| 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 | $50.43 | 7.870% | $54.3988 | $54.40 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.86 | 10.262% | $28.5138 | $28.51 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.43 | 13.785% | $263.3326 | $263.33 | $263.35 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.56 | 13.404% | $21.0478 | $21.05 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.68 | 8.380% | $206.659 | $206.66 | $206.65 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.87 | 6.238% | $68.9166 | $68.92 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.95 | 9.565% | $179.6318 | $179.63 | $179.65 | $179.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $745.78 | $822.5004 | $822.50 | $822.50 | $822.40 | |