| 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 | $52.63 | 6.143% | $55.8631 | $55.86 | $55.85 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.74 | 4.398% | $130.2261 | $130.23 | $130.25 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.75 | 13.372% | $242.3327 | $242.33 | $242.35 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.64 | 12.490% | $88.4621 | $88.46 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.62 | 13.753% | $107.6331 | $107.63 | $107.65 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.62 | 7.788% | $256.1258 | $256.13 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.49 | 10.402% | $271.0259 | $271.03 | $271.05 | $271.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.49 | $1,151.6688 | $1,151.67 | $1,151.75 | $1,151.60 | |