| 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 | $52.62 | 4.482% | $54.9784 | $54.98 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.40 | 7.501% | $167.0566 | $167.06 | $167.05 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.84 | 10.185% | $143.0642 | $143.06 | $143.05 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.78 | 4.660% | $252.0003 | $252.00 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.61 | 11.784% | $204.1288 | $204.13 | $204.15 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.90 | 13.525% | $158.8215 | $158.82 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.78 | 6.284% | $151.7523 | $151.75 | $151.75 | $151.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.93 | $1,131.8021 | $1,131.80 | $1,131.80 | $1,131.90 | |