| 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 | $50.62 | 9.125% | $55.2391 | $55.24 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.65 | 10.817% | $133.7007 | $133.70 | $133.70 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.47 | 5.634% | $201.2011 | $201.20 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.93 | 5.592% | $48.4984 | $48.50 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.34 | 7.142% | $128.9347 | $128.93 | $128.95 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.91 | 9.687% | $104.1039 | $104.10 | $104.10 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.54 | 3.460% | $245.7589 | $245.76 | $245.75 | $245.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.46 | $917.4368 | $917.43 | $917.45 | $917.40 | |