| 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 | $48.40 | 12.704% | $54.5487 | $54.55 | $54.55 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.54 | 8.830% | $160.5678 | $160.57 | $160.55 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.63 | 6.482% | $258.3573 | $258.36 | $258.35 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.89 | 10.118% | $14.1942 | $14.19 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.68 | 4.578% | $206.7298 | $206.73 | $206.75 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.28 | 11.847% | $277.6937 | $277.69 | $277.70 | $277.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.44 | 10.725% | $153.2877 | $153.29 | $153.30 | $153.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.86 | $1,125.3792 | $1,125.38 | $1,125.40 | $1,125.40 | |