| 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 | $50.53 | 9.295% | $55.2268 | $55.23 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.67 | 8.557% | $263.4353 | $263.44 | $263.45 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.37 | 8.199% | $59.9098 | $59.91 | $59.90 | $59.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.88 | 8.416% | $131.0533 | $131.05 | $131.05 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.68 | 12.767% | $282.6843 | $282.68 | $282.70 | $282.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.25 | 13.198% | $271.9582 | $271.96 | $271.95 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.57 | 3.790% | $80.5099 | $80.51 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.95 | $1,144.7776 | $1,144.78 | $1,144.80 | $1,144.80 | |