| 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 | $50.74 | 7.167% | $54.3765 | $54.38 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.68 | 9.419% | $72.9606 | $72.96 | $72.95 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.40 | 4.378% | $151.7656 | $151.77 | $151.75 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.71 | 6.266% | $260.0435 | $260.04 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.73 | 11.417% | $56.5218 | $56.52 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.40 | 4.870% | $230.0848 | $230.08 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.59 | 7.427% | $18.8964 | $18.90 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.25 | $844.6492 | $844.65 | $844.65 | $844.70 | |