| 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 | $49.97 | 10.541% | $55.2373 | $55.24 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.60 | 11.864% | $143.8571 | $143.86 | $143.85 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.35 | 6.833% | $247.1581 | $247.16 | $247.15 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.33 | 6.380% | $47.1583 | $47.16 | $47.15 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.81 | 8.472% | $45.3521 | $45.35 | $45.35 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.44 | 13.559% | $44.7877 | $44.79 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.63 | 3.210% | $258.6752 | $258.68 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.13 | $842.2258 | $842.24 | $842.25 | $842.40 | |