| 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 | $50.50 | 6.860% | $53.9643 | $53.96 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.65 | 9.331% | $42.2564 | $42.26 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.90 | 12.778% | $139.7319 | $139.73 | $139.75 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.99 | 4.718% | $188.4819 | $188.48 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.60 | 7.604% | $148.0631 | $148.06 | $148.05 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.28 | 9.608% | $106.6267 | $106.63 | $106.65 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.58 | 10.812% | $28.3457 | $28.35 | $28.35 | $28.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $653.50 | $707.4700 | $707.47 | $707.50 | $707.50 | |