| 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 | $50.48 | 8.250% | $54.6446 | $54.64 | $54.65 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.50 | 3.472% | $239.5377 | $239.54 | $239.55 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.74 | 13.399% | $22.385 | $22.39 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.25 | 9.102% | $198.8384 | $198.84 | $198.85 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.48 | 9.229% | $47.4928 | $47.49 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.92 | 10.518% | $230.8942 | $230.89 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.41 | 12.404% | $96.0043 | $96.00 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.78 | $889.7970 | $889.79 | $889.85 | $889.70 | |