| 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 | $50.67 | 7.826% | $54.6354 | $54.64 | $54.65 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.75 | 8.388% | $203.4985 | $203.50 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.77 | 9.332% | $140.7868 | $140.79 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.87 | 11.486% | $159.28 | $159.28 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.53 | 13.523% | $10.8187 | $10.82 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.39 | 13.491% | $183.1631 | $183.16 | $183.15 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.91 | 10.418% | $235.091 | $235.09 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.89 | $987.2735 | $987.28 | $987.30 | $987.30 | |