| 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 | $237.81 | 5.798% | $251.5982 | $251.60 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.97 | 13.475% | $55.5687 | $55.57 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.90 | 4.849% | $40.7863 | $40.79 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.77 | 7.366% | $11.5633 | $11.56 | $11.55 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.26 | 8.722% | $11.1549 | $11.15 | $11.15 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.31 | 4.854% | $46.4608 | $46.46 | $46.45 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.35 | 3.470% | $141.0813 | $141.08 | $141.10 | $141.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $527.37 | $558.2135 | $558.21 | $558.20 | $558.40 | |