| 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 | $50.52 | 8.784% | $54.9577 | $54.96 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.82 | 5.143% | $98.6452 | $98.65 | $98.65 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.30 | 12.657% | $170.45 | $170.45 | $170.45 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.66 | 13.234% | $123.0401 | $123.04 | $123.05 | $123.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.37 | 4.292% | $75.4761 | $75.48 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.76 | 3.574% | $231.7572 | $231.76 | $231.75 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.96 | 3.351% | $140.516 | $140.52 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.39 | $894.8423 | $894.86 | $894.85 | $894.90 | |