| 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 | $50.36 | 7.425% | $54.0992 | $54.10 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.81 | 9.155% | $150.4265 | $150.43 | $150.45 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.79 | 13.277% | $139.0928 | $139.09 | $139.10 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.40 | 7.646% | $118.8412 | $118.84 | $118.85 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.42 | 8.550% | $207.7864 | $207.79 | $207.80 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.84 | 5.603% | $10.3913 | $10.39 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.84 | 8.450% | $173.3465 | $173.35 | $173.35 | $173.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.46 | $853.9839 | $853.99 | $854.05 | $853.90 | |