| 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 | $52.50 | 5.402% | $55.3361 | $55.34 | $55.35 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.58 | 5.680% | $116.8609 | $116.86 | $116.85 | $116.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.38 | 4.727% | $256.9791 | $256.98 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.48 | 8.708% | $151.6259 | $151.63 | $151.65 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.84 | 10.106% | $225.5411 | $225.54 | $225.55 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.61 | 12.360% | $207.4278 | $207.43 | $207.45 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.78 | 11.730% | $214.2758 | $214.28 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.17 | $1,228.0467 | $1,228.06 | $1,228.15 | $1,228.00 | |