| 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 | $52.56 | 5.523% | $55.4629 | $55.46 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.68 | 11.477% | $178.0065 | $178.01 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.88 | 5.838% | $251.7674 | $251.77 | $251.75 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.88 | 10.715% | $82.9034 | $82.90 | $82.90 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.36 | 9.170% | $110.6547 | $110.65 | $110.65 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.37 | 13.443% | $186.4663 | $186.47 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.98 | 10.316% | $258.1174 | $258.12 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,024.71 | $1,123.3786 | $1,123.38 | $1,123.30 | $1,123.50 | |