| 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 | $50.29 | 7.359% | $53.9908 | $53.99 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.58 | 12.766% | $152.8881 | $152.89 | $152.90 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.28 | 4.112% | $12.785 | $12.79 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.99 | 12.352% | $40.4355 | $40.44 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.70 | 5.406% | $38.684 | $38.68 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.80 | 8.348% | $164.4723 | $164.47 | $164.45 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.25 | 3.741% | $60.4291 | $60.43 | $60.45 | $60.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $480.89 | $523.6848 | $523.69 | $523.75 | $523.70 | |