| 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 | $50.81 | 6.256% | $53.9887 | $53.99 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.38 | 4.725% | $161.6745 | $161.67 | $161.65 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.78 | 10.545% | $205.3705 | $205.37 | $205.35 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.73 | 8.132% | $254.8996 | $254.90 | $254.90 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.91 | 8.855% | $131.6166 | $131.62 | $131.60 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.36 | 12.457% | $201.7029 | $201.70 | $201.70 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.87 | 12.484% | $277.6893 | $277.69 | $277.70 | $277.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.84 | $1,286.9421 | $1,286.94 | $1,286.90 | $1,287.00 | |