| 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 | $50.28 | 10.221% | $55.4191 | $55.42 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.94 | 12.843% | $262.8565 | $262.86 | $262.85 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.25 | 3.176% | $252.0074 | $252.01 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.25 | 12.519% | $215.1926 | $215.19 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.86 | 6.673% | $19.0518 | $19.05 | $19.05 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.88 | 12.372% | $213.372 | $213.37 | $213.35 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.59 | 5.523% | $243.3255 | $243.33 | $243.35 | $243.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.05 | $1,261.2249 | $1,261.23 | $1,261.20 | $1,261.30 | |