| 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 | $51.30 | 8.186% | $55.4994 | $55.50 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.90 | 12.725% | $153.1933 | $153.19 | $153.20 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.45 | 7.551% | $182.2452 | $182.25 | $182.25 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.79 | 7.271% | $13.72 | $13.72 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.77 | 12.578% | $119.0738 | $119.07 | $119.05 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.48 | 10.652% | $249.4981 | $249.50 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.82 | 8.397% | $95.1942 | $95.19 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.51 | $868.4240 | $868.42 | $868.40 | $868.40 | |