| 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 | $48.33 | 11.850% | $54.0571 | $54.06 | $54.05 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.61 | 7.245% | $54.2767 | $54.28 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.72 | 13.629% | $104.2205 | $104.22 | $104.20 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.43 | 5.339% | $46.8021 | $46.80 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.94 | 9.724% | $249.0076 | $249.01 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.28 | 8.512% | $170.6677 | $170.67 | $170.65 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.28 | 4.827% | $224.6233 | $224.62 | $224.60 | $224.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.59 | $903.6550 | $903.66 | $903.60 | $903.70 | |