| 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 | $50.54 | 7.653% | $54.4078 | $54.41 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.46 | 7.462% | $184.2543 | $184.25 | $184.25 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.81 | 5.545% | $194.0023 | $194.00 | $194.00 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.40 | 8.871% | $77.7339 | $77.73 | $77.75 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.55 | 12.169% | $43.2411 | $43.24 | $43.25 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.85 | 7.207% | $102.7579 | $102.76 | $102.75 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.62 | 5.760% | $187.8509 | $187.85 | $187.85 | $187.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.23 | $844.2482 | $844.24 | $844.25 | $844.30 | |