| 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 | $52.98 | 3.786% | $54.9858 | $54.99 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.80 | 8.109% | $246.2723 | $246.27 | $246.25 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.28 | 11.791% | $37.204 | $37.20 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.73 | 13.317% | $115.2774 | $115.28 | $115.30 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.68 | 11.484% | $161.2951 | $161.30 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.53 | 9.582% | $181.3911 | $181.39 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.28 | 5.266% | $249.7752 | $249.78 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $963.28 | $1,046.2009 | $1,046.21 | $1,046.25 | $1,046.30 | |