| 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 | 6.444% | $54.0629 | $54.06 | $54.05 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.58 | 11.611% | $198.1988 | $198.20 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.74 | 8.136% | $222.479 | $222.48 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.55 | 9.386% | $20.2911 | $20.29 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.72 | 10.580% | $148.9734 | $148.97 | $148.95 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.47 | 12.710% | $157.1966 | $157.20 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.87 | 7.826% | $123.8597 | $123.86 | $123.85 | $123.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $841.72 | $925.0615 | $925.06 | $925.05 | $925.20 | |