| 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 | $51.55 | 8.494% | $55.9287 | $55.93 | $55.95 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.85 | 12.739% | $280.551 | $280.55 | $280.55 | $280.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.90 | 11.677% | $252.2783 | $252.28 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.68 | 13.570% | $97.3068 | $97.31 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.83 | 7.717% | $248.6432 | $248.64 | $248.65 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.64 | 8.125% | $194.2358 | $194.24 | $194.25 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.85 | 7.204% | $68.4498 | $68.45 | $68.45 | $68.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.30 | $1,197.3936 | $1,197.40 | $1,197.45 | $1,197.30 | |