| 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 | $50.60 | 9.177% | $55.2436 | $55.24 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.65 | 12.204% | $184.7439 | $184.74 | $184.75 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.46 | 7.472% | $269.1744 | $269.17 | $269.15 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.74 | 11.844% | $132.8036 | $132.80 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.86 | 6.592% | $128.8271 | $128.83 | $128.85 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.60 | 8.366% | $256.394 | $256.39 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.39 | 12.249% | $224.9358 | $224.94 | $224.95 | $224.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.30 | $1,252.1224 | $1,252.11 | $1,252.15 | $1,252.00 | |