| 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 | $49.47 | 9.221% | $54.0316 | $54.03 | $54.05 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.55 | 13.389% | $24.4353 | $24.44 | $24.45 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.82 | 3.293% | $81.4155 | $81.42 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.95 | 12.704% | $69.8201 | $69.82 | $69.80 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.81 | 10.626% | $177.8977 | $177.90 | $177.90 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.64 | 11.720% | $40.9342 | $40.93 | $40.95 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.57 | 11.225% | $157.4612 | $157.46 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $550.81 | $605.9956 | $606.00 | $606.00 | $605.90 | |