| 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 | $49.94 | 9.725% | $54.7967 | $54.80 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.45 | 10.798% | $130.1323 | $130.13 | $130.15 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.34 | 7.694% | $20.828 | $20.83 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.50 | 8.717% | $228.8493 | $228.85 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.91 | 8.550% | $80.2293 | $80.23 | $80.25 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.38 | 3.329% | $122.3209 | $122.32 | $122.30 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.35 | 11.359% | $21.548 | $21.55 | $21.55 | $21.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $608.87 | $658.7045 | $658.71 | $658.75 | $658.50 | |