| 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 | 5.858% | $53.4583 | $53.46 | $53.45 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.53 | 6.432% | $197.4633 | $197.46 | $197.45 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.28 | 6.796% | $205.3473 | $205.35 | $205.35 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.82 | 5.300% | $236.7355 | $236.74 | $236.75 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.47 | 4.465% | $137.3401 | $137.34 | $137.35 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.85 | 6.776% | $98.0738 | $98.07 | $98.05 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.60 | 5.704% | $8.0335 | $8.03 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.05 | $936.4518 | $936.45 | $936.45 | $936.40 | |