| 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 | $51.83 | 5.172% | $54.5106 | $54.51 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.49 | 8.258% | $49.2466 | $49.25 | $49.25 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.37 | 11.859% | $258.8082 | $258.81 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.88 | 3.648% | $224.7918 | $224.79 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.50 | 3.334% | $102.8173 | $102.82 | $102.80 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.25 | 5.660% | $186.2258 | $186.23 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.37 | 10.222% | $27.9633 | $27.96 | $27.95 | $28.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $846.69 | $904.3636 | $904.37 | $904.35 | $904.30 | |