| 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 | $52.81 | 5.145% | $55.5271 | $55.53 | $55.55 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.43 | 8.695% | $98.2929 | $98.29 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.70 | 12.533% | $235.9817 | $235.98 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.76 | 8.714% | $159.5487 | $159.55 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.31 | 5.465% | $259.7708 | $259.77 | $259.75 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.31 | 5.571% | $226.2492 | $226.25 | $226.25 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.43 | 12.592% | $23.0025 | $23.00 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.75 | $1,058.3729 | $1,058.37 | $1,058.40 | $1,058.30 | |