| 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 | $51.48 | 8.721% | $55.9696 | $55.97 | $55.95 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.84 | 7.106% | $95.153 | $95.15 | $95.15 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.58 | 10.582% | $262.7207 | $262.72 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.79 | 6.189% | $128.2657 | $128.27 | $128.25 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.73 | 7.775% | $224.9588 | $224.96 | $224.95 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.85 | 5.766% | $77.0505 | $77.05 | $77.05 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.81 | 7.789% | $247.7099 | $247.71 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.08 | $1,091.8282 | $1,091.83 | $1,091.75 | $1,092.00 | |