| 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 | $50.46 | 10.243% | $55.6286 | $55.63 | $55.65 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.63 | 6.238% | $147.2777 | $147.28 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.73 | 13.617% | $21.2805 | $21.28 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.25 | 8.562% | $41.525 | $41.53 | $41.55 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.81 | 6.209% | $169.7326 | $169.73 | $169.75 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.85 | 12.465% | $278.7445 | $278.74 | $278.75 | $278.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.34 | 9.422% | $256.4195 | $256.42 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.07 | $970.6084 | $970.61 | $970.70 | $970.50 | |