| 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 | $52.25 | 5.508% | $55.1279 | $55.13 | $55.15 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.95 | 8.420% | $136.555 | $136.56 | $136.55 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.27 | 8.408% | $185.6704 | $185.67 | $185.65 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.97 | 13.510% | $120.2865 | $120.29 | $120.30 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.85 | 8.339% | $254.4341 | $254.43 | $254.45 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.67 | 3.368% | $19.2988 | $19.30 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.27 | 12.154% | $227.9754 | $227.98 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $912.23 | $999.3481 | $999.36 | $999.40 | $999.40 | |