| 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 | $51.64 | 4.524% | $53.9762 | $53.98 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.67 | 5.273% | $145.9821 | $145.98 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.63 | 10.207% | $238.7414 | $238.74 | $238.75 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.91 | 9.600% | $85.3894 | $85.39 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.73 | 12.457% | $186.375 | $186.38 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.34 | 13.483% | $256.8574 | $256.86 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.86 | 5.510% | $258.3518 | $258.35 | $258.35 | $258.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,121.78 | $1,225.6733 | $1,225.68 | $1,225.75 | $1,225.80 | |