| 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 | $51.79 | 7.136% | $55.4857 | $55.49 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.92 | 9.255% | $234.8108 | $234.81 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.64 | 11.873% | $234.5306 | $234.53 | $234.55 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.40 | 13.447% | $105.9595 | $105.96 | $105.95 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.67 | 11.721% | $170.5645 | $170.56 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.33 | 7.163% | $168.5995 | $168.60 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.78 | 3.130% | $76.0893 | $76.09 | $76.10 | $76.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.53 | $1,046.0399 | $1,046.04 | $1,046.05 | $1,046.10 | |