| 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 | $50.31 | 8.276% | $54.4737 | $54.47 | $54.45 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.69 | 8.760% | $265.0372 | $265.04 | $265.05 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.99 | 11.186% | $200.1237 | $200.12 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.82 | 13.364% | $62.1461 | $62.15 | $62.15 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.48 | 12.305% | $218.4108 | $218.41 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.92 | 13.369% | $232.3158 | $232.32 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.89 | 11.613% | $9.9224 | $9.92 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.10 | $1,042.4297 | $1,042.43 | $1,042.35 | $1,042.30 | |