| 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 | $54.26 | 3.677% | $56.2551 | $56.26 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.72 | 12.544% | $144.8666 | $144.87 | $144.85 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.95 | 7.438% | $73.0041 | $73.00 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.84 | 6.656% | $245.1382 | $245.14 | $245.15 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.60 | 10.852% | $47.223 | $47.22 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.67 | 6.559% | $53.9934 | $53.99 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.49 | 9.536% | $261.2324 | $261.23 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.53 | $881.7128 | $881.71 | $881.70 | $881.70 | |