| 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 | $49.73 | 8.497% | $53.9556 | $53.96 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.66 | 13.386% | $159.4887 | $159.49 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.32 | 6.734% | $149.7691 | $149.77 | $149.75 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.82 | 10.334% | $122.2721 | $122.27 | $122.25 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.52 | 4.114% | $73.4212 | $73.42 | $73.40 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.69 | 7.246% | $91.8991 | $91.90 | $91.90 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.94 | 5.448% | $236.1403 | $236.14 | $236.15 | $236.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.68 | $886.9461 | $886.95 | $886.90 | $887.00 | |