| 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 | $51.62 | 4.691% | $54.0415 | $54.04 | $54.05 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.67 | 12.845% | $42.5087 | $42.51 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.27 | 5.265% | $251.8676 | $251.87 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.33 | 5.694% | $148.3204 | $148.32 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.72 | 11.387% | $219.1205 | $219.12 | $219.10 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.45 | 8.151% | $17.7908 | $17.79 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.65 | 3.562% | $154.9805 | $154.98 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $831.71 | $888.6300 | $888.63 | $888.60 | $888.60 | |