| 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 | $50.99 | 6.665% | $54.3885 | $54.39 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.31 | 5.412% | $43.5457 | $43.55 | $43.55 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.84 | 11.792% | $21.0616 | $21.06 | $21.05 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.66 | 11.332% | $247.8918 | $247.89 | $247.90 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.31 | 11.227% | $260.616 | $260.62 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.45 | 12.416% | $163.5091 | $163.51 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.71 | 7.437% | $250.0166 | $250.02 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.27 | $1,041.0293 | $1,041.04 | $1,041.00 | $1,041.00 | |