| 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 | $50.85 | 6.520% | $54.1654 | $54.17 | $54.15 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.73 | 3.761% | $158.4742 | $158.47 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.38 | 11.215% | $253.9928 | $253.99 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.73 | 6.328% | $251.7103 | $251.71 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.45 | 12.692% | $201.0989 | $201.10 | $201.10 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.74 | 11.585% | $225.1116 | $225.11 | $225.10 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.27 | 5.447% | $262.8477 | $262.85 | $262.85 | $262.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,298.15 | $1,407.4009 | $1,407.40 | $1,407.35 | $1,407.40 | |