| 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 | $49.29 | 10.545% | $54.4876 | $54.49 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.41 | 12.809% | $141.4738 | $141.47 | $141.45 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.67 | 13.122% | $188.5404 | $188.54 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.33 | 7.509% | $158.393 | $158.39 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.95 | 11.331% | $165.8275 | $165.83 | $165.85 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.81 | 4.719% | $107.6616 | $107.66 | $107.65 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.73 | 8.414% | $138.4772 | $138.48 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.19 | $954.8611 | $954.86 | $954.90 | $954.90 | |