| 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 | $49.85 | 8.869% | $54.2712 | $54.27 | $54.25 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.98 | 5.824% | $239.1411 | $239.14 | $239.15 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.97 | 10.793% | $275.8413 | $275.84 | $275.85 | $275.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.75 | 3.582% | $147.8633 | $147.86 | $147.85 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.25 | 10.608% | $244.7202 | $244.72 | $244.70 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.83 | 11.341% | $160.1418 | $160.14 | $160.15 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.80 | 3.304% | $85.5357 | $85.54 | $85.55 | $85.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.43 | $1,207.5146 | $1,207.51 | $1,207.50 | $1,207.40 | |