| 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 | $55.70 | 8.583% | $60.4807 | $60.48 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.47 | 8.242% | $271.1137 | $271.11 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.34 | 11.130% | $249.309 | $249.31 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.71 | 7.256% | $156.2827 | $156.28 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.43 | 11.250% | $177.3659 | $177.37 | $177.35 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.38 | 6.731% | $262.9638 | $262.96 | $262.95 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.91 | 4.393% | $260.8885 | $260.89 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,331.94 | $1,438.4043 | $1,438.40 | $1,438.40 | $1,438.50 | |