| 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 | $50.25 | 10.531% | $55.5418 | $55.54 | $55.55 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.60 | 12.444% | $259.2959 | $259.30 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.67 | 5.608% | $151.727 | $151.73 | $151.75 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.37 | 12.863% | $211.4714 | $211.47 | $211.45 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.85 | 7.221% | $23.4278 | $23.43 | $23.45 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.72 | 7.109% | $159.2925 | $159.29 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.25 | 12.357% | $241.8484 | $241.85 | $241.85 | $241.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.71 | $1,102.6048 | $1,102.61 | $1,102.65 | $1,102.50 | |