| 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 | $51.63 | 5.715% | $54.5807 | $54.58 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.94 | 11.439% | $170.4348 | $170.43 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.57 | 10.759% | $243.1935 | $243.19 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.29 | 9.509% | $149.2498 | $149.25 | $149.25 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.88 | 10.777% | $176.0025 | $176.00 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.81 | 6.709% | $267.6368 | $267.64 | $267.65 | $267.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.94 | 9.645% | $153.4372 | $153.44 | $153.45 | $153.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.06 | $1,214.5353 | $1,214.53 | $1,214.60 | $1,214.40 | |