| 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 | $49.70 | 8.599% | $53.9737 | $53.97 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.43 | 8.502% | $252.1912 | $252.19 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.46 | 7.222% | $177.4095 | $177.41 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.64 | 12.168% | $168.9699 | $168.97 | $168.95 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.31 | 10.322% | $256.289 | $256.29 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.35 | 9.679% | $37.6747 | $37.67 | $37.65 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.60 | 5.630% | $236.1887 | $236.19 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.49 | $1,182.6967 | $1,182.69 | $1,182.65 | $1,182.80 | |