| 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 | 6.458% | $53.8571 | $53.86 | $53.85 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.45 | 11.130% | $9.3905 | $9.39 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.49 | 13.229% | $189.6473 | $189.65 | $189.65 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.74 | 3.155% | $30.6783 | $30.68 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.84 | 5.552% | $8.2753 | $8.28 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.82 | 6.327% | $254.9934 | $254.99 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.81 | 4.306% | $180.2512 | $180.25 | $180.25 | $180.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $676.74 | $727.0931 | $727.10 | $727.15 | $727.20 | |