| 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 | $55.99 | 4.494% | $58.5062 | $58.51 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.65 | 13.588% | $254.0396 | $254.04 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.46 | 12.714% | $148.1738 | $148.17 | $148.15 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.50 | 5.363% | $38.4575 | $38.46 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.55 | 11.567% | $170.1955 | $170.20 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.42 | 11.473% | $240.1351 | $240.14 | $240.15 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.99 | 10.776% | $234.834 | $234.83 | $234.85 | $234.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.56 | $1,144.3417 | $1,144.35 | $1,144.35 | $1,144.30 | |