| 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 | $51.26 | 5.320% | $53.987 | $53.99 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.35 | 8.753% | $260.3003 | $260.30 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.41 | 8.357% | $211.7404 | $211.74 | $211.75 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.67 | 12.508% | $248.2714 | $248.27 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.84 | 8.736% | $169.4542 | $169.45 | $169.45 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.37 | 5.484% | $228.2357 | $228.24 | $228.25 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.59 | 11.605% | $101.103 | $101.10 | $101.10 | $101.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.49 | $1,273.0920 | $1,273.09 | $1,273.10 | $1,273.10 | |