| 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 | $52.55 | 6.497% | $55.9642 | $55.96 | $55.95 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.40 | 8.374% | $207.4278 | $207.43 | $207.45 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.48 | 11.439% | $16.1364 | $16.14 | $16.15 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.75 | 3.298% | $126.7983 | $126.80 | $126.80 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.65 | 12.500% | $230.2313 | $230.23 | $230.25 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.25 | 5.757% | $167.3605 | $167.36 | $167.35 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.76 | 10.573% | $238.5723 | $238.57 | $238.55 | $238.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.84 | $1,042.4908 | $1,042.49 | $1,042.50 | $1,042.50 | |