| 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 | $50.42 | 7.399% | $54.1506 | $54.15 | $54.15 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.48 | 5.445% | $88.0255 | $88.03 | $88.05 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.95 | 10.175% | $222.4984 | $222.50 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.53 | 12.718% | $65.9738 | $65.97 | $65.95 | $66.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.90 | 6.458% | $132.966 | $132.97 | $132.95 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.74 | 11.386% | $269.2645 | $269.26 | $269.25 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.67 | 11.165% | $249.7544 | $249.75 | $249.75 | $249.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.69 | $1,082.6332 | $1,082.63 | $1,082.60 | $1,082.80 | |