| 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 | $50.50 | 8.779% | $54.9334 | $54.93 | $54.95 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.97 | 5.223% | $118.8704 | $118.87 | $118.85 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.75 | 13.742% | $165.779 | $165.78 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.75 | 8.862% | $216.3632 | $216.36 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.90 | 6.342% | $196.6264 | $196.63 | $196.65 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.84 | 5.509% | $114.836 | $114.84 | $114.85 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.85 | 12.691% | $39.2728 | $39.27 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.56 | $906.6812 | $906.68 | $906.70 | $906.70 | |