| 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 | $49.74 | 10.318% | $54.8722 | $54.87 | $54.85 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.89 | 5.426% | $234.984 | $234.98 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.74 | 6.303% | $61.3794 | $61.38 | $61.40 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.35 | 7.290% | $265.3818 | $265.38 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.28 | 10.150% | $228.3189 | $228.32 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.53 | 3.266% | $133.7604 | $133.76 | $133.75 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.28 | 8.192% | $270.7829 | $270.78 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.81 | $1,249.4796 | $1,249.47 | $1,249.50 | $1,249.60 | |