| 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 | $49.34 | 10.385% | $54.464 | $54.46 | $54.45 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.73 | 8.504% | $84.3402 | $84.34 | $84.35 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.73 | 3.203% | $48.2268 | $48.23 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.50 | 13.321% | $283.8691 | $283.87 | $283.85 | $283.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.68 | 8.355% | $256.4546 | $256.45 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.63 | 4.645% | $17.4025 | $17.40 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.32 | 7.734% | $244.9009 | $244.90 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.93 | $989.6581 | $989.65 | $989.65 | $989.70 | |