| 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 | $50.47 | 7.824% | $54.4188 | $54.42 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.40 | 7.816% | $58.6519 | $58.65 | $58.65 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.32 | 3.632% | $180.6513 | $180.65 | $180.65 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.99 | 12.555% | $164.319 | $164.32 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.64 | 11.185% | $168.6009 | $168.60 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.39 | 4.558% | $58.9603 | $58.96 | $58.95 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.36 | 6.176% | $202.1166 | $202.12 | $202.10 | $202.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.57 | $887.7188 | $887.72 | $887.65 | $887.80 | |