| 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 | $50.79 | 9.425% | $55.577 | $55.58 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.86 | 4.874% | $27.1204 | $27.12 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.67 | 11.614% | $152.5429 | $152.54 | $152.55 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.71 | 5.338% | $83.9649 | $83.96 | $83.95 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.73 | 3.817% | $195.9338 | $195.93 | $195.95 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.35 | 7.448% | $170.1439 | $170.14 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.75 | 12.182% | $248.7636 | $248.76 | $248.75 | $248.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.86 | $934.0465 | $934.03 | $934.05 | $934.00 | |