| 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 | $49.94 | 8.590% | $54.2298 | $54.23 | $54.25 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.42 | 5.496% | $135.478 | $135.48 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.54 | 13.633% | $239.2429 | $239.24 | $239.25 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.75 | 5.605% | $201.4415 | $201.44 | $201.45 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.66 | 13.686% | $275.8704 | $275.87 | $275.85 | $275.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.45 | 7.588% | $119.9068 | $119.91 | $119.90 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.50 | 4.506% | $238.7962 | $238.80 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.26 | $1,264.9656 | $1,264.97 | $1,265.00 | $1,264.90 | |