| 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 | $54.89 | 11.363% | $61.1272 | $61.13 | $61.15 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.42 | 7.325% | $173.244 | $173.24 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.79 | 3.124% | $57.5329 | $57.53 | $57.55 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.65 | 13.181% | $276.8973 | $276.90 | $276.90 | $276.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.92 | 12.233% | $148.0578 | $148.06 | $148.05 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.54 | 12.584% | $179.6165 | $179.62 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.55 | 10.576% | $229.5005 | $229.50 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.76 | $1,125.9762 | $1,125.98 | $1,126.00 | $1,125.90 | |