| 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 | $49.85 | 9.151% | $54.4118 | $54.41 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.32 | 5.341% | $130.9599 | $130.96 | $130.95 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.67 | 13.712% | $186.1124 | $186.11 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.85 | 6.494% | $200.049 | $200.05 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.59 | 11.477% | $41.9042 | $41.90 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.27 | 5.821% | $114.5724 | $114.57 | $114.55 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.38 | 5.617% | $261.2753 | $261.28 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.93 | $989.2850 | $989.28 | $989.25 | $989.30 | |