| 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 | $50.70 | 8.466% | $54.9923 | $54.99 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.33 | 12.820% | $135.7563 | $135.76 | $135.75 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.39 | 8.820% | $98.3624 | $98.36 | $98.35 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.89 | 4.213% | $165.584 | $165.58 | $165.60 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.86 | 9.627% | $269.5289 | $269.53 | $269.55 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.41 | 10.702% | $152.1156 | $152.12 | $152.10 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.42 | 4.645% | $237.9837 | $237.98 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.00 | $1,114.3232 | $1,114.32 | $1,114.35 | $1,114.40 | |