| 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 | $51.80 | 7.157% | $55.5073 | $55.51 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.98 | 9.806% | $271.1989 | $271.20 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.53 | 8.235% | $217.0436 | $217.04 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.46 | 13.723% | $235.9297 | $235.93 | $235.95 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.94 | 10.162% | $80.3522 | $80.35 | $80.35 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.40 | 5.706% | $7.8222 | $7.82 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.26 | 8.408% | $184.5755 | $184.58 | $184.60 | $184.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.37 | $1,052.4294 | $1,052.43 | $1,052.45 | $1,052.40 | |