| 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 | $48.77 | 12.491% | $54.8619 | $54.86 | $54.85 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.25 | 6.830% | $252.3859 | $252.39 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.35 | 5.387% | $180.5806 | $180.58 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.46 | 9.605% | $5.9844 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.28 | 4.383% | $230.9787 | $230.98 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.55 | 4.103% | $132.7834 | $132.78 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.77 | 3.714% | $76.5098 | $76.51 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.43 | $934.0847 | $934.08 | $934.15 | $934.20 | |