| 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 | $50.40 | 7.500% | $54.18 | $54.18 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.66 | 5.391% | $214.6393 | $214.64 | $214.65 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.58 | 11.147% | $70.6673 | $70.67 | $70.65 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.79 | 8.710% | $241.1079 | $241.11 | $241.10 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.95 | 11.764% | $131.8256 | $131.83 | $131.85 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.66 | 6.680% | $157.5237 | $157.52 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.44 | 7.397% | $104.6476 | $104.65 | $104.65 | $104.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.48 | $974.5914 | $974.60 | $974.60 | $974.50 | |