| 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 | $50.93 | 7.750% | $54.8771 | $54.88 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.56 | 8.241% | $63.3859 | $63.39 | $63.40 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.78 | 3.301% | $192.9456 | $192.95 | $192.95 | $192.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.82 | 9.264% | $95.9556 | $95.96 | $95.95 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.96 | 4.108% | $23.9032 | $23.90 | $23.90 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.92 | 10.823% | $29.8336 | $29.83 | $29.85 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.76 | 12.825% | $76.4502 | $76.45 | $76.45 | $76.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $501.73 | $537.3512 | $537.36 | $537.40 | $537.40 | |