| 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 | $50.80 | 6.287% | $53.9938 | $53.99 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.79 | 13.352% | $34.9011 | $34.90 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.87 | 7.126% | $42.7111 | $42.71 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.49 | 5.745% | $35.414 | $35.41 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.85 | 5.738% | $156.3336 | $156.33 | $156.35 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.61 | 11.704% | $265.4199 | $265.42 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.43 | 10.619% | $204.0146 | $204.01 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $724.84 | $792.7881 | $792.77 | $792.75 | $792.70 | |