| 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 | $50.26 | 9.846% | $55.2086 | $55.21 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.37 | 12.535% | $270.5004 | $270.50 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.32 | 4.446% | $175.8035 | $175.80 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.86 | 13.851% | $234.3737 | $234.37 | $234.35 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.59 | 4.510% | $163.6522 | $163.65 | $163.65 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.52 | 6.360% | $126.0579 | $126.06 | $126.05 | $126.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.88 | 3.661% | $255.9183 | $255.92 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.80 | $1,281.5146 | $1,281.51 | $1,281.45 | $1,281.60 | |