| 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 | $51.73 | 7.227% | $55.4685 | $55.47 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.58 | 7.441% | $110.213 | $110.21 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.65 | 13.548% | $149.4859 | $149.49 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.54 | 12.316% | $256.687 | $256.69 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.49 | 8.645% | $53.7684 | $53.77 | $53.75 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.68 | 10.139% | $250.7645 | $250.76 | $250.75 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.69 | 13.854% | $135.1333 | $135.13 | $135.15 | $135.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.36 | $1,011.5206 | $1,011.52 | $1,011.50 | $1,011.60 | |