| 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 | $48.98 | 11.273% | $54.5015 | $54.50 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.49 | 3.103% | $108.7634 | $108.76 | $108.75 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.88 | 4.834% | $188.5754 | $188.58 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.43 | 5.516% | $230.4786 | $230.48 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.84 | 5.561% | $160.2838 | $160.28 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.55 | 13.784% | $81.4125 | $81.41 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.85 | 5.254% | $48.259 | $48.26 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.02 | $872.2742 | $872.27 | $872.30 | $872.40 | |