| 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 | $51.50 | 6.874% | $55.0401 | $55.04 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.44 | 12.149% | $135.0723 | $135.07 | $135.05 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.38 | 9.423% | $273.9733 | $273.97 | $273.95 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.47 | 5.278% | $73.1366 | $73.14 | $73.15 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.38 | 5.687% | $163.1596 | $163.16 | $163.15 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.44 | 6.494% | $147.4303 | $147.43 | $147.45 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.99 | 5.338% | $249.6405 | $249.64 | $249.65 | $249.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,021.60 | $1,097.4527 | $1,097.45 | $1,097.45 | $1,097.40 | |