| 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 | $51.98 | 3.810% | $53.9604 | $53.96 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.89 | 5.859% | $59.1646 | $59.16 | $59.15 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.55 | 8.830% | $129.018 | $129.02 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.50 | 12.642% | $281.0418 | $281.04 | $281.05 | $281.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.45 | 12.482% | $45.499 | $45.50 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.26 | 6.849% | $218.2498 | $218.25 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.91 | 4.317% | $115.698 | $115.70 | $115.70 | $115.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $831.54 | $902.6316 | $902.63 | $902.60 | $902.60 | |