| 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 | $50.35 | 8.185% | $54.4711 | $54.47 | $54.45 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.58 | 11.560% | $171.3338 | $171.33 | $171.35 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.89 | 3.168% | $199.0008 | $199.00 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.94 | 6.870% | $20.2412 | $20.24 | $20.25 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.54 | 5.475% | $258.9833 | $258.98 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.91 | 12.643% | $236.4489 | $236.45 | $236.45 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.88 | 12.432% | $235.9723 | $235.97 | $235.95 | $236.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.09 | $1,176.4514 | $1,176.44 | $1,176.45 | $1,176.40 | |