| 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 | $55.91 | 11.833% | $62.5258 | $62.53 | $62.55 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.98 | 11.323% | $187.0004 | $187.00 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.58 | 5.424% | $44.8895 | $44.89 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.82 | 4.539% | $189.0274 | $189.03 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.53 | 12.213% | $259.8068 | $259.81 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.46 | 3.529% | $251.0164 | $251.02 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.43 | 7.461% | $194.9665 | $194.97 | $194.95 | $195.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.71 | $1,189.2328 | $1,189.25 | $1,189.25 | $1,189.20 | |