| 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 | $49.63 | 9.596% | $54.3925 | $54.39 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.26 | 12.414% | $192.5202 | $192.52 | $192.50 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.27 | 11.187% | $204.8843 | $204.88 | $204.90 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.73 | 12.170% | $52.417 | $52.42 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.33 | 12.862% | $271.2412 | $271.24 | $271.25 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.57 | 10.255% | $136.2421 | $136.24 | $136.25 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.50 | 7.584% | $74.7709 | $74.77 | $74.75 | $74.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.29 | $986.4682 | $986.46 | $986.45 | $986.40 | |