| 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 | $47.79 | 13.861% | $54.4142 | $54.41 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.79 | 7.212% | $66.2463 | $66.25 | $66.25 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.35 | 12.605% | $280.7806 | $280.78 | $280.80 | $280.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.93 | 6.331% | $249.8034 | $249.80 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.68 | 3.515% | $217.0503 | $217.05 | $217.05 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.40 | 9.352% | $69.3292 | $69.33 | $69.35 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.40 | 9.109% | $250.296 | $250.30 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.34 | $1,187.9200 | $1,187.92 | $1,187.95 | $1,187.90 | |