| 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 | $49.39 | 8.318% | $53.4983 | $53.50 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.42 | 9.666% | $8.1372 | $8.14 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.41 | 13.585% | $6.1449 | $6.14 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.93 | 4.454% | $177.4987 | $177.50 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.63 | 6.367% | $203.8311 | $203.83 | $203.85 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.59 | 12.143% | $263.0763 | $263.08 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.72 | 11.845% | $177.5204 | $177.52 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.09 | $889.7069 | $889.71 | $889.75 | $889.60 | |