| 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 | $48.90 | 9.416% | $53.5044 | $53.50 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.68 | 5.383% | $172.4909 | $172.49 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.88 | 13.856% | $18.0803 | $18.08 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.80 | 5.449% | $260.2481 | $260.25 | $260.25 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.34 | 9.309% | $268.1787 | $268.18 | $268.20 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.77 | 4.727% | $8.1373 | $8.14 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.32 | 3.616% | $56.2842 | $56.28 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.69 | $836.9239 | $836.92 | $837.00 | $836.90 | |