| 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 | $49.25 | 12.734% | $55.5215 | $55.52 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.61 | 3.692% | $134.3952 | $134.40 | $134.40 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.87 | 6.706% | $236.7486 | $236.75 | $236.75 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.43 | 13.201% | $278.9612 | $278.96 | $278.95 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.79 | 12.166% | $130.9987 | $131.00 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.82 | 7.317% | $154.3433 | $154.34 | $154.35 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.29 | 3.760% | $198.4825 | $198.48 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.06 | $1,189.4510 | $1,189.45 | $1,189.45 | $1,189.40 | |