| 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 | $49.78 | 11.149% | $55.33 | $55.33 | $55.35 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.55 | 10.398% | $141.9166 | $141.92 | $141.90 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.65 | 12.475% | $131.2021 | $131.20 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.94 | 13.234% | $55.4167 | $55.42 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.70 | 4.705% | $26.9092 | $26.91 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.80 | 5.850% | $7.1978 | $7.20 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.38 | 12.158% | $140.6237 | $140.62 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $501.80 | $558.5961 | $558.60 | $558.55 | $558.50 | |