| 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 | $49.52 | 9.818% | $54.3819 | $54.38 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.99 | 3.255% | $236.4436 | $236.44 | $236.45 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.76 | 11.298% | $175.5837 | $175.58 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.85 | 6.292% | $92.3146 | $92.31 | $92.30 | $92.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.73 | 12.342% | $198.542 | $198.54 | $198.55 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.37 | 11.361% | $140.7269 | $140.73 | $140.75 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.69 | 6.389% | $185.8509 | $185.85 | $185.85 | $185.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.91 | $1,083.8436 | $1,083.83 | $1,083.90 | $1,083.80 | |