| 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 | $50.27 | 8.247% | $54.4158 | $54.42 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.76 | 3.435% | $259.3736 | $259.37 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.76 | 10.793% | $101.6637 | $101.66 | $101.65 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.60 | 12.173% | $199.2192 | $199.22 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.38 | 12.700% | $153.7003 | $153.70 | $153.70 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.39 | 12.728% | $229.2775 | $229.28 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.37 | 9.333% | $210.3239 | $210.32 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.53 | $1,207.9740 | $1,207.97 | $1,207.90 | $1,208.00 | |