| 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 | $51.55 | 5.711% | $54.494 | $54.49 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.77 | 9.536% | $53.4207 | $53.42 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.83 | 11.836% | $217.8901 | $217.89 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.71 | 3.399% | $9.0061 | $9.01 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.36 | 5.723% | $192.7965 | $192.80 | $192.80 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.87 | 6.467% | $74.3885 | $74.39 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.43 | 9.779% | $254.0615 | $254.06 | $254.05 | $254.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.52 | $856.0574 | $856.06 | $856.05 | $856.10 | |