| 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 | $50.64 | 6.582% | $53.9731 | $53.97 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.86 | 5.398% | $187.4609 | $187.46 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.61 | 9.669% | $86.2108 | $86.21 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.39 | 3.454% | $194.897 | $194.90 | $194.90 | $194.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.69 | 7.125% | $184.9942 | $184.99 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.53 | 8.444% | $144.8053 | $144.81 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.43 | 9.454% | $38.7796 | $38.78 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.15 | $891.1209 | $891.12 | $891.10 | $891.20 | |