| 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 | $50.57 | 6.693% | $53.9547 | $53.95 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.42 | 12.334% | $51.0221 | $51.02 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.85 | 4.686% | $56.3734 | $56.37 | $56.35 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.57 | 7.176% | $46.6966 | $46.70 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.49 | 11.714% | $54.1701 | $54.17 | $54.15 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.25 | 6.565% | $121.7505 | $121.75 | $121.75 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.44 | 3.277% | $159.501 | $159.50 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $510.59 | $543.4684 | $543.46 | $543.40 | $543.60 | |