| 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 | $48.37 | 11.675% | $54.0172 | $54.02 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.99 | 5.409% | $29.504 | $29.50 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.86 | 3.429% | $147.7587 | $147.76 | $147.75 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.46 | 12.775% | $223.8133 | $223.81 | $223.80 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.71 | 12.378% | $37.8826 | $37.88 | $37.90 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.68 | 7.474% | $93.1585 | $93.16 | $93.15 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.95 | 10.757% | $207.0602 | $207.06 | $207.05 | $207.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $725.02 | $793.1945 | $793.19 | $793.15 | $793.30 | |