| 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 | $50.45 | 7.320% | $54.1429 | $54.14 | $54.15 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.34 | 3.361% | $85.1074 | $85.11 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.40 | 5.775% | $187.6449 | $187.64 | $187.65 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.88 | 11.396% | $14.3478 | $14.35 | $14.35 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.86 | 8.337% | $256.607 | $256.61 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.32 | 9.166% | $199.0315 | $199.03 | $199.05 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.80 | 13.218% | $180.9224 | $180.92 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.05 | $977.8039 | $977.80 | $977.80 | $977.60 | |