| 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 | $50.84 | 7.390% | $54.5971 | $54.60 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.84 | 12.343% | $94.1884 | $94.19 | $94.20 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.35 | 4.630% | $131.1537 | $131.15 | $131.15 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.82 | 8.261% | $128.6357 | $128.64 | $128.65 | $128.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.71 | 10.750% | $224.5013 | $224.50 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.94 | 6.399% | $138.2549 | $138.25 | $138.25 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.45 | 3.249% | $200.7677 | $200.77 | $200.75 | $200.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.95 | $972.0988 | $972.10 | $972.10 | $972.20 | |