| 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 | $52.26 | 6.119% | $55.4578 | $55.46 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.63 | 8.820% | $39.8608 | $39.86 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.44 | 13.582% | $236.7503 | $236.75 | $236.75 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.91 | 11.611% | $240.9793 | $240.98 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.80 | 5.134% | $237.3926 | $237.39 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.57 | 6.255% | $249.2424 | $249.24 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.91 | 10.842% | $186.1148 | $186.11 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.52 | $1,245.7980 | $1,245.79 | $1,245.80 | $1,245.90 | |