| 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 | $50.86 | 8.622% | $55.2451 | $55.25 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.72 | 6.536% | $266.0417 | $266.04 | $266.05 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.49 | 12.826% | $190.1005 | $190.10 | $190.10 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.53 | 5.604% | $13.2322 | $13.23 | $13.25 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.79 | 5.311% | $231.463 | $231.46 | $231.45 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.95 | 3.389% | $158.1335 | $158.13 | $158.15 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.84 | 9.676% | $174.2094 | $174.21 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.18 | $1,088.4254 | $1,088.42 | $1,088.45 | $1,088.30 | |