| 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 | $52.32 | 4.163% | $54.4981 | $54.50 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.94 | 8.188% | $201.1648 | $201.16 | $201.15 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.37 | 3.389% | $36.5687 | $36.57 | $36.55 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.62 | 5.128% | $229.8308 | $229.83 | $229.85 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.53 | 8.617% | $60.315 | $60.32 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.74 | 3.618% | $184.1706 | $184.17 | $184.15 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.76 | 3.122% | $194.6531 | $194.65 | $194.65 | $194.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.28 | $961.2011 | $961.20 | $961.15 | $961.30 | |