| 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 | $50.58 | 6.873% | $54.0564 | $54.06 | $54.05 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.92 | 9.181% | $35.9424 | $35.94 | $35.95 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.40 | 6.518% | $52.6199 | $52.62 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.92 | 9.324% | $55.6678 | $55.67 | $55.65 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.90 | 13.327% | $236.7401 | $236.74 | $236.75 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.99 | 11.220% | $165.7067 | $165.71 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.41 | 13.679% | $9.5604 | $9.56 | $9.55 | $9.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $550.12 | $610.2937 | $610.30 | $610.25 | $610.30 | |