| 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 | $50.79 | 6.446% | $54.0639 | $54.06 | $54.05 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.84 | 4.296% | $180.2652 | $180.27 | $180.25 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.37 | 12.618% | $235.7883 | $235.79 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.80 | 7.244% | $214.2735 | $214.27 | $214.25 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.59 | 12.450% | $205.3225 | $205.32 | $205.30 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.36 | 11.183% | $45.9853 | $45.99 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.90 | 3.656% | $222.7567 | $222.76 | $222.75 | $222.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.65 | $1,158.4554 | $1,158.46 | $1,158.40 | $1,158.60 | |