| 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 | $51.90 | 6.698% | $55.3763 | $55.38 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.90 | 8.859% | $261.1527 | $261.15 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.42 | 4.469% | $180.1254 | $180.13 | $180.15 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.56 | 11.775% | $160.4642 | $160.46 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.39 | 13.790% | $266.7124 | $266.71 | $266.70 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.80 | 13.176% | $74.4698 | $74.47 | $74.45 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.26 | 5.396% | $182.6091 | $182.61 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.23 | $1,180.9099 | $1,180.91 | $1,180.90 | $1,181.00 | |