| 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 | $49.75 | 12.242% | $55.8404 | $55.84 | $55.85 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.65 | 6.369% | $229.3847 | $229.38 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.41 | 11.578% | $255.9711 | $255.97 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.83 | 3.795% | $216.7551 | $216.76 | $216.75 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.35 | 5.868% | $132.7055 | $132.71 | $132.70 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.44 | 5.473% | $7.8472 | $7.85 | $7.85 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.48 | 6.249% | $177.9458 | $177.95 | $177.95 | $177.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.91 | $1,076.4498 | $1,076.46 | $1,076.45 | $1,076.40 | |