| 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 | $50.62 | 8.570% | $54.9581 | $54.96 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.56 | 5.472% | $39.6153 | $39.62 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.46 | 4.769% | $191.1615 | $191.16 | $191.15 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.67 | 12.541% | $10.8827 | $10.88 | $10.90 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.89 | 11.372% | $186.9825 | $186.98 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.41 | 6.213% | $87.5301 | $87.53 | $87.55 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.63 | 11.661% | $31.9685 | $31.97 | $31.95 | $32.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $559.24 | $603.0987 | $603.10 | $603.10 | $603.20 | |