| 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 | $51.59 | 4.665% | $53.9967 | $54.00 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.78 | 3.587% | $20.4895 | $20.49 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.92 | 9.383% | $212.1155 | $212.12 | $212.10 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.31 | 4.668% | $53.7052 | $53.71 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.75 | 10.433% | $199.6076 | $199.61 | $199.60 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.68 | 5.849% | $192.3065 | $192.31 | $192.30 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.45 | 6.405% | $138.8053 | $138.81 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.48 | $871.0263 | $871.05 | $871.00 | $871.00 | |