| 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 | $51.96 | 6.458% | $55.3156 | $55.32 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.29 | 3.695% | $149.6215 | $149.62 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.34 | 13.867% | $31.1312 | $31.13 | $31.15 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.83 | 11.360% | $241.4619 | $241.46 | $241.45 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.32 | 8.756% | $249.3993 | $249.40 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.60 | 6.715% | $215.1374 | $215.14 | $215.15 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.82 | 5.522% | $45.1845 | $45.18 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.16 | $987.2514 | $987.25 | $987.25 | $987.20 | |