| 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 | $53.72 | 4.223% | $55.9886 | $55.99 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.87 | 12.818% | $240.1557 | $240.16 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.84 | 13.372% | $181.2138 | $181.21 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.60 | 8.819% | $60.5034 | $60.50 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.37 | 11.340% | $227.5456 | $227.55 | $227.55 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.42 | 13.244% | $251.8773 | $251.88 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.61 | 7.430% | $190.8064 | $190.81 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.43 | $1,208.0908 | $1,208.10 | $1,208.10 | $1,208.10 | |