| 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 | $50.69 | 6.439% | $53.9539 | $53.95 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.64 | 9.555% | $213.2379 | $213.24 | $213.25 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.76 | 4.137% | $75.7701 | $75.77 | $75.75 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.36 | 8.616% | $229.5708 | $229.57 | $229.55 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.67 | 6.485% | $154.0518 | $154.05 | $154.05 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.54 | 8.832% | $82.2117 | $82.21 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.56 | 13.754% | $21.1127 | $21.11 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.22 | $829.9089 | $829.90 | $829.85 | $830.00 | |