| 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 | $54.36 | 7.625% | $58.505 | $58.51 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.44 | 10.674% | $277.172 | $277.17 | $277.15 | $277.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.75 | 10.517% | $175.4457 | $175.45 | $175.45 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.64 | 11.237% | $99.7128 | $99.71 | $99.70 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.71 | 7.487% | $97.5015 | $97.50 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.49 | 3.196% | $244.0482 | $244.05 | $244.05 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.88 | 11.200% | $94.3866 | $94.39 | $94.40 | $94.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.27 | $1,046.7718 | $1,046.78 | $1,046.75 | $1,046.70 | |