| 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 | $50.68 | 10.590% | $56.047 | $56.05 | $56.05 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.56 | 3.109% | $222.2618 | $222.26 | $222.25 | $222.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.99 | 5.788% | $159.7293 | $159.73 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.71 | 5.591% | $42.9861 | $42.99 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.61 | 6.484% | $165.6998 | $165.70 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.37 | 8.385% | $269.1958 | $269.20 | $269.20 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.44 | 12.838% | $252.1252 | $252.13 | $252.15 | $252.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.36 | $1,168.0450 | $1,168.06 | $1,168.10 | $1,168.00 | |