| 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 | $50.44 | 8.757% | $54.857 | $54.86 | $54.85 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.91 | 4.433% | $65.6988 | $65.70 | $65.70 | $65.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.91 | 12.167% | $159.1762 | $159.18 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.73 | 4.620% | $54.1199 | $54.12 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.99 | 8.472% | $258.1525 | $258.15 | $258.15 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.97 | 10.773% | $273.5761 | $273.58 | $273.60 | $273.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.98 | 13.314% | $276.4635 | $276.46 | $276.45 | $276.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.93 | $1,142.0440 | $1,142.05 | $1,142.05 | $1,142.20 | |