| 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 | $50.46 | 8.825% | $54.9131 | $54.91 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.75 | 7.209% | $97.2922 | $97.29 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.85 | 6.364% | $97.6953 | $97.70 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.35 | 11.799% | $239.6412 | $239.64 | $239.65 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.96 | 12.274% | $140.2976 | $140.30 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.71 | 6.510% | $19.928 | $19.93 | $19.95 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.76 | 7.874% | $203.623 | $203.62 | $203.60 | $203.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.84 | $853.3904 | $853.39 | $853.40 | $853.30 | |