| 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 | $49.89 | 8.471% | $54.1162 | $54.12 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.74 | 6.835% | $116.1724 | $116.17 | $116.15 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.94 | 8.514% | $44.4256 | $44.43 | $44.45 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.77 | 5.590% | $119.0738 | $119.07 | $119.05 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.86 | 8.845% | $22.7051 | $22.71 | $22.70 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.94 | 6.414% | $126.5688 | $126.57 | $126.55 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.40 | 5.835% | $132.7171 | $132.72 | $132.70 | $132.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $577.54 | $615.7790 | $615.79 | $615.70 | $615.80 | |