| 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 | $51.99 | 5.743% | $54.9758 | $54.98 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.28 | 8.864% | $197.3487 | $197.35 | $197.35 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.26 | 11.380% | $59.321 | $59.32 | $59.30 | $59.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.69 | 6.408% | $253.9853 | $253.99 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.47 | 10.627% | $152.0789 | $152.08 | $152.10 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.25 | 8.454% | $23.0465 | $23.05 | $23.05 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.69 | 8.803% | $236.8533 | $236.85 | $236.85 | $236.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.63 | $977.6095 | $977.62 | $977.65 | $977.60 | |