| 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 | $51.79 | 5.151% | $54.4577 | $54.46 | $54.45 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.79 | 4.795% | $215.6576 | $215.66 | $215.65 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.53 | 7.694% | $39.3406 | $39.34 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.52 | 5.716% | $221.4962 | $221.50 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.28 | 13.182% | $50.117 | $50.12 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.73 | 10.322% | $274.4039 | $274.40 | $274.40 | $274.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.58 | 3.746% | $138.5839 | $138.58 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.22 | $994.0569 | $994.06 | $994.05 | $994.10 | |