| 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 | $49.43 | 9.171% | $53.9632 | $53.96 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.69 | 13.269% | $280.556 | $280.56 | $280.55 | $280.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.61 | 6.519% | $264.8169 | $264.82 | $264.80 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.54 | 8.580% | $237.2907 | $237.29 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.41 | 3.741% | $233.8426 | $233.84 | $233.85 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.87 | 11.850% | $224.6731 | $224.67 | $224.65 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.70 | 9.652% | $260.6428 | $260.64 | $260.65 | $260.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,428.25 | $1,555.7853 | $1,555.78 | $1,555.75 | $1,555.80 | |