| 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 | $50.87 | 6.110% | $53.9782 | $53.98 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.27 | 4.243% | $204.5977 | $204.60 | $204.60 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.84 | 4.603% | $152.553 | $152.55 | $152.55 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.53 | 3.548% | $102.0258 | $102.03 | $102.05 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.44 | 5.392% | $263.9437 | $263.94 | $263.95 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.26 | 5.465% | $25.5858 | $25.59 | $25.60 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.40 | 13.418% | $237.4973 | $237.50 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.61 | $1,040.1815 | $1,040.19 | $1,040.25 | $1,040.20 | |