| 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 | $51.97 | 6.687% | $55.4452 | $55.45 | $55.45 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.44 | 10.215% | $179.0332 | $179.03 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.90 | 11.815% | $21.133 | $21.13 | $21.15 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.50 | 8.474% | $227.253 | $227.25 | $227.25 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.87 | 11.322% | $279.2735 | $279.27 | $279.25 | $279.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.32 | 11.269% | $195.0768 | $195.08 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.93 | 13.145% | $157.1923 | $157.19 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.93 | $1,114.4070 | $1,114.40 | $1,114.45 | $1,114.40 | |