| 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 | $49.31 | 9.491% | $53.99 | $53.99 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.36 | 5.796% | $152.7271 | $152.73 | $152.75 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.58 | 12.681% | $229.396 | $229.40 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.59 | 8.105% | $261.1709 | $261.17 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.52 | 5.862% | $156.1676 | $156.17 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.78 | 12.426% | $217.8591 | $217.86 | $217.85 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.81 | 13.290% | $145.9288 | $145.93 | $145.95 | $145.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.95 | $1,217.2395 | $1,217.25 | $1,217.25 | $1,217.30 | |