| 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 | $50.81 | 13.175% | $57.5042 | $57.50 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.98 | 9.287% | $161.7229 | $161.72 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.58 | 10.532% | $94.5933 | $94.59 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.51 | 11.529% | $258.2008 | $258.20 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.54 | 7.489% | $156.4395 | $156.44 | $156.45 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.82 | 8.209% | $138.3127 | $138.31 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.57 | 3.637% | $87.6458 | $87.65 | $87.65 | $87.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.81 | $954.4192 | $954.41 | $954.40 | $954.30 | |