| 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 | $50.98 | 6.536% | $54.3121 | $54.31 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.28 | 6.414% | $6.6828 | $6.68 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.69 | 5.404% | $228.3999 | $228.40 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.76 | 12.288% | $174.8998 | $174.90 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.81 | 12.395% | $96.4461 | $96.45 | $96.45 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.89 | 6.141% | $154.8491 | $154.85 | $154.85 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.61 | 4.114% | $239.0562 | $239.06 | $239.05 | $239.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.02 | $954.6460 | $954.65 | $954.65 | $954.60 | |