| 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 | $49.94 | 8.437% | $54.1534 | $54.15 | $54.15 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.98 | 5.337% | $70.5547 | $70.55 | $70.55 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.55 | 8.703% | $44.0791 | $44.08 | $44.10 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.57 | 8.306% | $181.4884 | $181.49 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.81 | 11.158% | $220.9932 | $220.99 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.36 | 6.741% | $16.3954 | $16.40 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.26 | 9.809% | $274.808 | $274.81 | $274.80 | $274.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.47 | $862.4722 | $862.47 | $862.50 | $862.60 | |