| 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 | $49.42 | 9.868% | $54.2968 | $54.30 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.52 | 6.320% | $80.2929 | $80.29 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.29 | 13.527% | $284.1467 | $284.15 | $284.15 | $284.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.45 | 12.474% | $220.9552 | $220.96 | $220.95 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.63 | 8.209% | $52.622 | $52.62 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.65 | 6.709% | $39.1088 | $39.11 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.89 | 9.380% | $253.6413 | $253.64 | $253.65 | $253.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.85 | $985.0637 | $985.07 | $985.05 | $985.00 | |