| 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 | $51.57 | 7.601% | $55.4898 | $55.49 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.87 | 12.731% | $130.6214 | $130.62 | $130.60 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.49 | 4.694% | $224.5582 | $224.56 | $224.55 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.81 | 13.502% | $86.0459 | $86.05 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.42 | 7.742% | $102.8074 | $102.81 | $102.80 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.72 | 11.770% | $16.4525 | $16.45 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.78 | 7.845% | $269.3752 | $269.38 | $269.40 | $269.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.66 | $885.3504 | $885.36 | $885.35 | $885.40 | |