| 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 | $48.65 | 11.502% | $54.2457 | $54.25 | $54.25 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.51 | 10.801% | $151.2544 | $151.25 | $151.25 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.84 | 6.520% | $101.0236 | $101.02 | $101.00 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.90 | 12.225% | $43.6555 | $43.66 | $43.65 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.41 | 8.810% | $240.9162 | $240.92 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.28 | 4.695% | $28.5608 | $28.56 | $28.55 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.29 | 6.798% | $225.6535 | $225.65 | $225.65 | $225.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.88 | $845.3097 | $845.31 | $845.25 | $845.40 | |