| 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 | $47.99 | 13.560% | $54.4974 | $54.50 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.74 | 9.670% | $177.3803 | $177.38 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.65 | 10.729% | $138.0237 | $138.02 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.29 | 12.503% | $122.9545 | $122.95 | $122.95 | $123.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.59 | 7.230% | $40.3078 | $40.31 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.48 | 13.554% | $241.2795 | $241.28 | $241.30 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.35 | 9.648% | $43.1465 | $43.15 | $43.15 | $43.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $733.09 | $817.5897 | $817.59 | $817.60 | $817.60 | |