| 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 | $50.35 | 8.605% | $54.6826 | $54.68 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.82 | 8.797% | $168.4395 | $168.44 | $168.45 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.66 | 7.537% | $106.096 | $106.10 | $106.10 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.72 | 11.272% | $258.9522 | $258.95 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.95 | 10.530% | $28.6825 | $28.68 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.38 | 12.206% | $148.5383 | $148.54 | $148.55 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.40 | 3.217% | $170.7209 | $170.72 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.28 | $936.1120 | $936.11 | $936.15 | $936.10 | |