| 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 | $50.89 | 6.503% | $54.1994 | $54.20 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.75 | 12.398% | $224.515 | $224.52 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.62 | 12.591% | $50.2381 | $50.24 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.92 | 7.279% | $68.5727 | $68.57 | $68.55 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.28 | 3.444% | $228.9009 | $228.90 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.46 | 13.766% | $261.0475 | $261.05 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.67 | 3.720% | $249.6229 | $249.62 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.59 | $1,137.0965 | $1,137.10 | $1,137.05 | $1,137.00 | |