| 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 | $50.51 | 8.728% | $54.9185 | $54.92 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.59 | 8.255% | $7.134 | $7.13 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.53 | 7.307% | $254.8863 | $254.89 | $254.90 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.95 | 13.485% | $224.6436 | $224.64 | $224.65 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.46 | 4.245% | $69.2812 | $69.28 | $69.30 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.28 | 5.483% | $55.1465 | $55.15 | $55.15 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.96 | 11.374% | $212.6798 | $212.68 | $212.70 | $212.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.28 | $878.6899 | $878.69 | $878.75 | $878.60 | |