| 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 | $51.63 | 5.552% | $54.4965 | $54.50 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.84 | 10.102% | $166.0779 | $166.08 | $166.10 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.50 | 4.634% | $221.3009 | $221.30 | $221.30 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.87 | 13.454% | $69.0594 | $69.06 | $69.05 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.28 | 7.286% | $169.8123 | $169.81 | $169.80 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.42 | 8.186% | $237.3817 | $237.38 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.84 | 12.504% | $90.9482 | $90.95 | $90.95 | $90.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $933.38 | $1,009.0769 | $1,009.08 | $1,009.10 | $1,009.10 | |