| 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 | $49.81 | 8.747% | $54.1669 | $54.17 | $54.15 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.54 | 3.211% | $179.1124 | $179.11 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.79 | 5.711% | $144.6021 | $144.60 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.90 | 13.739% | $239.8756 | $239.88 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.41 | 12.156% | $244.9599 | $244.96 | $244.95 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.25 | 12.738% | $23.9568 | $23.96 | $23.95 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.74 | 4.472% | $16.4439 | $16.44 | $16.45 | $16.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.44 | $903.1176 | $903.12 | $903.10 | $903.20 | |