| 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 | $50.90 | 6.619% | $54.2691 | $54.27 | $54.25 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.48 | 5.825% | $173.0027 | $173.00 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.91 | 12.814% | $99.1748 | $99.17 | $99.15 | $99.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.50 | 7.802% | $268.966 | $268.97 | $268.95 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.62 | 4.634% | $85.4023 | $85.40 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.90 | 7.325% | $90.0457 | $90.05 | $90.05 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.27 | 3.519% | $26.1593 | $26.16 | $26.15 | $26.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.58 | $797.0199 | $797.02 | $796.95 | $797.10 | |