| 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 | $50.33 | 10.328% | $55.5281 | $55.53 | $55.55 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.38 | 6.375% | $134.4367 | $134.44 | $134.45 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.35 | 6.224% | $218.131 | $218.13 | $218.15 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.59 | 9.497% | $216.3551 | $216.36 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.81 | 8.576% | $270.1479 | $270.15 | $270.15 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.50 | 9.422% | $35.5622 | $35.56 | $35.55 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.33 | 3.837% | $258.8968 | $258.90 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.29 | $1,189.0578 | $1,189.07 | $1,189.10 | $1,189.00 | |