| 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 | $50.25 | 8.442% | $54.4921 | $54.49 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.55 | 11.316% | $275.5628 | $275.56 | $275.55 | $275.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.51 | 5.719% | $226.7778 | $226.78 | $226.80 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.41 | 7.366% | $235.5717 | $235.57 | $235.55 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.29 | 7.193% | $113.9354 | $113.94 | $113.95 | $113.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.70 | 6.538% | $266.0254 | $266.03 | $266.05 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.25 | 10.803% | $66.7588 | $66.76 | $66.75 | $66.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.96 | $1,239.1240 | $1,239.13 | $1,239.15 | $1,239.20 | |