| 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 | $50.68 | 5.509% | $53.472 | $53.47 | $53.45 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.74 | 6.673% | $98.9285 | $98.93 | $98.95 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.71 | 8.551% | $171.1958 | $171.20 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.58 | 6.269% | $138.7661 | $138.77 | $138.75 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.92 | 7.342% | $123.3574 | $123.36 | $123.35 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.79 | 6.545% | $27.478 | $27.48 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.83 | 12.239% | $34.6033 | $34.60 | $34.60 | $34.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $603.25 | $647.8011 | $647.81 | $647.80 | $647.90 | |