| 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 | $50.99 | 7.500% | $54.8143 | $54.81 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.73 | 12.436% | $57.0388 | $57.04 | $57.05 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.90 | 8.375% | $20.4829 | $20.48 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.86 | 7.747% | $216.4206 | $216.42 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.52 | 8.338% | $181.4878 | $181.49 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.48 | 12.867% | $275.9372 | $275.94 | $275.95 | $275.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.94 | 12.753% | $247.9889 | $247.99 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.42 | $1,054.1705 | $1,054.17 | $1,054.20 | $1,054.10 | |