| 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 | $51.61 | 8.493% | $55.9932 | $55.99 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.29 | 3.759% | $251.3977 | $251.40 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.92 | 13.770% | $225.1736 | $225.17 | $225.15 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.68 | 11.209% | $197.5962 | $197.60 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.60 | 6.681% | $176.6637 | $176.66 | $176.65 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.89 | 13.544% | $250.8073 | $250.81 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.60 | 3.215% | $251.4317 | $251.43 | $251.45 | $251.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,299.59 | $1,409.0634 | $1,409.06 | $1,409.05 | $1,409.10 | |