| 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 | $51.29 | 7.307% | $55.0378 | $55.04 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.82 | 6.325% | $240.1031 | $240.10 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.87 | 7.428% | $198.6021 | $198.60 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.65 | 12.495% | $244.8454 | $244.85 | $244.85 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.86 | 3.756% | $60.0332 | $60.03 | $60.05 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.30 | 4.773% | $259.1036 | $259.10 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.52 | 8.214% | $235.3871 | $235.39 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,202.31 | $1,293.1123 | $1,293.11 | $1,293.15 | $1,293.00 | |