| 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 | $50.85 | 8.712% | $55.2801 | $55.28 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.81 | 13.486% | $209.7335 | $209.73 | $209.75 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.48 | 9.471% | $9.2831 | $9.28 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.44 | 8.161% | $164.8806 | $164.88 | $164.90 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.50 | 11.131% | $25.0045 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.58 | 8.696% | $7.1522 | $7.15 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.71 | 13.516% | $34.8608 | $34.86 | $34.85 | $34.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $456.37 | $506.1948 | $506.18 | $506.25 | $506.30 | |