| 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 | $49.50 | 11.659% | $55.2712 | $55.27 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.48 | 6.392% | $200.5276 | $200.53 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.34 | 11.725% | $64.0631 | $64.06 | $64.05 | $64.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.29 | 10.410% | $237.7017 | $237.70 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.35 | 6.488% | $187.7916 | $187.79 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.42 | 5.840% | $243.8765 | $243.88 | $243.90 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.73 | 8.604% | $254.9262 | $254.93 | $254.95 | $254.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.11 | $1,244.1579 | $1,244.16 | $1,244.20 | $1,244.20 | |