| 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 | $50.25 | 10.386% | $55.469 | $55.47 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.55 | 11.748% | $151.4744 | $151.47 | $151.45 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.62 | 10.613% | $268.3693 | $268.37 | $268.35 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.30 | 4.279% | $257.882 | $257.88 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.59 | 10.367% | $155.165 | $155.17 | $155.15 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.75 | 9.451% | $182.5095 | $182.51 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.85 | 11.502% | $226.1818 | $226.18 | $226.20 | $226.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.91 | $1,297.0510 | $1,297.05 | $1,297.00 | $1,297.20 | |