| 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 | $50.93 | 6.372% | $54.1753 | $54.18 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.68 | 5.710% | $258.6512 | $258.65 | $258.65 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.50 | 8.317% | $258.336 | $258.34 | $258.35 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.33 | 8.604% | $11.2188 | $11.22 | $11.20 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.79 | 8.549% | $141.9712 | $141.97 | $141.95 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.95 | 11.667% | $159.628 | $159.63 | $159.65 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.99 | 3.842% | $159.9063 | $159.91 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.17 | $1,043.8868 | $1,043.90 | $1,043.90 | $1,043.90 | |