| 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 | $49.53 | 10.745% | $54.852 | $54.85 | $54.85 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.75 | 8.176% | $136.0313 | $136.03 | $136.05 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.68 | 9.276% | $178.863 | $178.86 | $178.85 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.25 | 12.327% | $226.0581 | $226.06 | $226.05 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.84 | 6.262% | $242.1073 | $242.11 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.94 | 8.542% | $61.8038 | $61.80 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.84 | 9.185% | $191.9909 | $191.99 | $192.00 | $192.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.83 | $1,091.7064 | $1,091.70 | $1,091.70 | $1,091.80 | |