| 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 | $48.62 | 11.869% | $54.3907 | $54.39 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.53 | 8.398% | $149.0798 | $149.08 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.87 | 4.275% | $226.1412 | $226.14 | $226.15 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.25 | 3.333% | $22.9916 | $22.99 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.91 | 8.470% | $188.6402 | $188.64 | $188.65 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.94 | 10.765% | $236.9706 | $236.97 | $236.95 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.41 | 13.497% | $93.5329 | $93.53 | $93.55 | $93.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.53 | $971.7470 | $971.74 | $971.80 | $971.70 | |