| 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 | $50.89 | 6.577% | $54.237 | $54.24 | $54.25 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.56 | 13.280% | $39.1496 | $39.15 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.51 | 9.860% | $30.2225 | $30.22 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.40 | 13.286% | $20.8446 | $20.84 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.55 | 7.415% | $36.0377 | $36.04 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.79 | 8.115% | $168.4324 | $168.43 | $168.45 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.55 | 5.705% | $143.2831 | $143.28 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $456.25 | $492.2069 | $492.20 | $492.25 | $492.00 | |