| 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 | $51.83 | 7.212% | $55.568 | $55.57 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.80 | 8.547% | $152.8342 | $152.83 | $152.85 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.74 | 12.857% | $191.5635 | $191.56 | $191.55 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.77 | 8.332% | $240.2479 | $240.25 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.52 | 8.628% | $177.6285 | $177.63 | $177.65 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.40 | 4.264% | $47.3359 | $47.34 | $47.35 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.71 | 10.315% | $264.4361 | $264.44 | $264.45 | $264.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.77 | $1,129.6141 | $1,129.62 | $1,129.65 | $1,129.50 | |