| 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 | $55.42 | 5.110% | $58.252 | $58.25 | $58.25 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.72 | 6.496% | $26.3258 | $26.33 | $26.35 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.25 | 10.838% | $272.9386 | $272.94 | $272.95 | $272.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.42 | 13.339% | $193.1523 | $193.15 | $193.15 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.75 | 8.562% | $103.9481 | $103.95 | $103.95 | $103.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.41 | 12.774% | $248.5652 | $248.57 | $248.55 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.28 | 10.507% | $227.9538 | $227.95 | $227.95 | $228.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.25 | $1,131.1358 | $1,131.14 | $1,131.15 | $1,131.20 | |