| 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 | $50.74 | 7.358% | $54.4734 | $54.47 | $54.45 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.69 | 10.803% | $61.7062 | $61.71 | $61.70 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.71 | 12.589% | $112.2625 | $112.26 | $112.25 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.32 | 4.477% | $261.5268 | $261.53 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.55 | 13.381% | $106.0679 | $106.07 | $106.05 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.88 | 4.566% | $85.6186 | $85.62 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.30 | 8.108% | $214.3782 | $214.38 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.19 | $896.0336 | $896.04 | $896.00 | $896.10 | |