| 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 | $51.88 | 4.143% | $54.0294 | $54.03 | $54.05 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.42 | 7.503% | $42.3777 | $42.38 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.95 | 4.712% | $26.1256 | $26.13 | $26.15 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.40 | 7.765% | $238.5917 | $238.59 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.86 | 9.252% | $36.9927 | $36.99 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.91 | 10.669% | $86.2222 | $86.22 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.29 | 7.460% | $203.411 | $203.41 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.71 | $687.7503 | $687.75 | $687.80 | $687.70 | |