| 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 | $50.34 | 10.313% | $55.5316 | $55.53 | $55.55 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.99 | 12.549% | $282.4867 | $282.49 | $282.50 | $282.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.38 | 10.765% | $272.9028 | $272.90 | $272.90 | $272.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.78 | 9.121% | $202.725 | $202.73 | $202.75 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.58 | 13.335% | $59.5915 | $59.59 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.46 | 3.380% | $162.7821 | $162.78 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.59 | 7.764% | $139.6514 | $139.65 | $139.65 | $139.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.12 | $1,175.6711 | $1,175.67 | $1,175.75 | $1,175.70 | |