| 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 | $49.77 | 9.492% | $54.4942 | $54.49 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.44 | 6.459% | $16.4373 | $16.44 | $16.45 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.62 | 4.159% | $258.9601 | $258.96 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.85 | 10.600% | $96.0561 | $96.06 | $96.05 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.49 | 12.378% | $235.4207 | $235.42 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.98 | 13.332% | $135.9757 | $135.98 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.75 | 4.518% | $56.1784 | $56.18 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.90 | $853.5225 | $853.53 | $853.55 | $853.60 | |