| 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 | $50.98 | 8.614% | $55.3714 | $55.37 | $55.35 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.65 | 9.113% | $74.9061 | $74.91 | $74.90 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.49 | 4.605% | $97.7952 | $97.80 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.92 | 6.536% | $253.4705 | $253.47 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.85 | 9.630% | $87.5396 | $87.54 | $87.55 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.65 | 10.491% | $146.5663 | $146.57 | $146.55 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.91 | 10.585% | $187.895 | $187.90 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.45 | $903.5441 | $903.56 | $903.50 | $903.60 | |