| 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 | $50.94 | 5.548% | $53.7662 | $53.77 | $53.75 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.94 | 4.141% | $63.4635 | $63.46 | $63.45 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.85 | 8.392% | $271.9013 | $271.90 | $271.90 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.85 | 3.451% | $200.5398 | $200.54 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.98 | 7.345% | $148.1146 | $148.11 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.71 | 10.443% | $84.7208 | $84.72 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.62 | 8.861% | $178.1184 | $178.12 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $934.89 | $1,000.6246 | $1,000.62 | $1,000.55 | $1,000.60 | |