| 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 | $49.80 | 11.402% | $55.4782 | $55.48 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.95 | 7.103% | $128.47 | $128.47 | $128.45 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.88 | 12.840% | $209.747 | $209.75 | $209.75 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.41 | 8.754% | $272.3309 | $272.33 | $272.35 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.30 | 11.115% | $159.2278 | $159.23 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.69 | 12.254% | $160.1752 | $160.18 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.84 | 12.141% | $227.4668 | $227.47 | $227.45 | $227.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.87 | $1,212.8959 | $1,212.91 | $1,212.95 | $1,212.90 | |