| 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 | $50.58 | 7.623% | $54.4357 | $54.44 | $54.45 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.93 | 9.160% | $18.4808 | $18.48 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.41 | 4.117% | $123.2849 | $123.28 | $123.30 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.61 | 3.625% | $120.8371 | $120.84 | $120.85 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.72 | 11.622% | $214.0017 | $214.00 | $214.00 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.25 | 12.170% | $122.5457 | $122.55 | $122.55 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.42 | 7.805% | $170.7847 | $170.78 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.92 | $824.3706 | $824.37 | $824.45 | $824.30 | |