| 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 | $50.59 | 6.755% | $54.0074 | $54.01 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.73 | 6.761% | $7.185 | $7.19 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.46 | 6.188% | $193.7506 | $193.75 | $193.75 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.55 | 3.719% | $246.3845 | $246.38 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.44 | 7.454% | $78.9142 | $78.91 | $78.90 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.96 | 7.170% | $83.5497 | $83.55 | $83.55 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.72 | 9.616% | $187.1364 | $187.14 | $187.15 | $187.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.45 | $850.9278 | $850.93 | $850.95 | $850.90 | |