| 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 | $51.57 | 6.636% | $54.9922 | $54.99 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.34 | 5.259% | $178.2456 | $178.25 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.80 | 11.647% | $140.4519 | $140.45 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.28 | 13.412% | $261.1652 | $261.17 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.35 | 5.543% | $251.5617 | $251.56 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.56 | 4.549% | $118.7258 | $118.73 | $118.75 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.98 | 12.265% | $42.6382 | $42.64 | $42.65 | $42.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.88 | $1,047.7806 | $1,047.79 | $1,047.80 | $1,047.80 | |