| 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 | $54.42 | 3.317% | $56.2251 | $56.23 | $56.25 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.53 | 11.803% | $145.9365 | $145.94 | $145.95 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.61 | 12.384% | $236.6919 | $236.69 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.48 | 7.363% | $236.7139 | $236.71 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.36 | 12.597% | $278.5199 | $278.52 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.82 | 10.799% | $39.6882 | $39.69 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.81 | 10.302% | $111.1954 | $111.20 | $111.20 | $111.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.03 | $1,104.9709 | $1,104.98 | $1,105.00 | $1,104.90 | |