| 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 | $50.33 | 9.585% | $55.1541 | $55.15 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.96 | 11.752% | $278.2178 | $278.22 | $278.20 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.64 | 4.550% | $155.4031 | $155.40 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.62 | 3.673% | $219.3928 | $219.39 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.55 | 5.441% | $101.8033 | $101.80 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.70 | 4.842% | $131.7864 | $131.79 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.66 | 11.611% | $260.7903 | $260.79 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.46 | $1,202.5478 | $1,202.54 | $1,202.55 | $1,202.60 | |