| 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 | $50.55 | 10.497% | $55.8562 | $55.86 | $55.85 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.63 | 11.564% | $236.1029 | $236.10 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.50 | 7.316% | $140.0474 | $140.05 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.31 | 5.112% | $251.5435 | $251.54 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.77 | 5.364% | $164.1255 | $164.13 | $164.15 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.88 | 6.570% | $179.9754 | $179.98 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.29 | 8.268% | $26.2983 | $26.30 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.93 | $1,053.9492 | $1,053.96 | $1,054.00 | $1,053.90 | |