| 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 | $51.49 | 7.328% | $55.2632 | $55.26 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.99 | 3.122% | $84.5497 | $84.55 | $84.55 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.90 | 5.723% | $50.6413 | $50.64 | $50.65 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.46 | 11.816% | $125.7483 | $125.75 | $125.75 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.73 | 10.517% | $228.4718 | $228.47 | $228.45 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.58 | 4.758% | $260.4074 | $260.41 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.31 | 13.388% | $181.7723 | $181.77 | $181.75 | $181.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.46 | $986.8540 | $986.85 | $986.80 | $986.80 | |