| 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 | $50.52 | 8.693% | $54.9117 | $54.91 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.71 | 9.674% | $142.2581 | $142.26 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.40 | 8.481% | $112.1694 | $112.17 | $112.15 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.95 | 3.280% | $68.1132 | $68.11 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.99 | 6.266% | $164.7017 | $164.70 | $164.70 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.56 | 11.760% | $116.8563 | $116.86 | $116.85 | $116.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.41 | 9.395% | $257.5268 | $257.53 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.54 | $916.5372 | $916.54 | $916.50 | $916.60 | |