| 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 | $50.36 | 10.586% | $55.6911 | $55.69 | $55.70 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.37 | 7.737% | $29.4876 | $29.49 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.40 | 4.336% | $253.9538 | $253.95 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.76 | 7.613% | $221.4245 | $221.42 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.79 | 4.504% | $238.0497 | $238.05 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.61 | 5.663% | $253.1791 | $253.18 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.63 | 12.230% | $261.0806 | $261.08 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,226.92 | $1,312.8664 | $1,312.86 | $1,312.90 | $1,312.90 | |