| 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 | $49.55 | 9.486% | $54.2503 | $54.25 | $54.25 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.75 | 6.397% | $10.3737 | $10.37 | $10.35 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.73 | 7.772% | $21.2634 | $21.26 | $21.25 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.59 | 10.670% | $234.1667 | $234.17 | $234.15 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.32 | 11.364% | $30.4246 | $30.42 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.64 | 11.237% | $94.151 | $94.15 | $94.15 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.62 | 13.699% | $23.4447 | $23.44 | $23.45 | $23.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $423.20 | $468.0744 | $468.06 | $468.00 | $468.20 | |