| 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 | $50.50 | 6.852% | $53.9603 | $53.96 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.90 | 7.645% | $34.3388 | $34.34 | $34.35 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.52 | 13.190% | $241.6833 | $241.68 | $241.70 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.58 | 3.229% | $82.1496 | $82.15 | $82.15 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.85 | 6.741% | $253.8835 | $253.88 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.63 | 12.290% | $235.3935 | $235.39 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.50 | 10.316% | $67.8443 | $67.84 | $67.85 | $67.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.48 | $969.2533 | $969.24 | $969.30 | $969.20 | |