| 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 | $51.86 | 5.240% | $54.5775 | $54.58 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.73 | 4.277% | $256.2399 | $256.24 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.58 | 3.201% | $8.8546 | $8.85 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.87 | 12.670% | $23.5142 | $23.51 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.91 | 12.132% | $198.3727 | $198.37 | $198.35 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.79 | 12.598% | $219.3296 | $219.33 | $219.35 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.71 | 8.807% | $143.3097 | $143.31 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.45 | $904.1982 | $904.19 | $904.20 | $904.20 | |