| 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 | $51.40 | 6.573% | $54.7785 | $54.78 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.87 | 3.432% | $134.3271 | $134.33 | $134.35 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.50 | 13.677% | $88.0997 | $88.10 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.92 | 13.222% | $188.9902 | $188.99 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.42 | 10.282% | $264.0372 | $264.04 | $264.05 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.27 | 11.275% | $30.3447 | $30.34 | $30.35 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.54 | 6.542% | $248.8182 | $248.82 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $925.92 | $1,009.3956 | $1,009.40 | $1,009.45 | $1,009.30 | |