| 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 | $50.78 | 7.149% | $54.4103 | $54.41 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.54 | 8.729% | $237.6164 | $237.62 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.58 | 3.560% | $225.3258 | $225.33 | $225.35 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.71 | 6.589% | $242.7138 | $242.71 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.42 | 7.298% | $218.2656 | $218.27 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.87 | 6.280% | $116.7698 | $116.77 | $116.75 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.29 | 3.535% | $92.4464 | $92.45 | $92.45 | $92.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.19 | $1,187.5481 | $1,187.56 | $1,187.50 | $1,187.50 | |