| 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 | $51.25 | 7.811% | $55.2531 | $55.25 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.35 | 3.390% | $208.1758 | $208.18 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.28 | 7.420% | $201.1762 | $201.18 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.65 | 6.184% | $154.657 | $154.66 | $154.65 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.29 | 7.362% | $147.3973 | $147.40 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.26 | 5.432% | $194.269 | $194.27 | $194.25 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.54 | 9.511% | $257.9422 | $257.94 | $257.95 | $257.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.62 | $1,218.8706 | $1,218.88 | $1,218.90 | $1,219.00 | |