| 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 | $52.75 | 5.249% | $55.5188 | $55.52 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.75 | 4.659% | $261.3859 | $261.39 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.77 | 5.404% | $212.6737 | $212.67 | $212.65 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.90 | 10.455% | $98.1945 | $98.19 | $98.20 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.62 | 9.686% | $271.6045 | $271.60 | $271.60 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.80 | 7.540% | $23.4437 | $23.44 | $23.45 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.79 | 10.289% | $210.4204 | $210.42 | $210.40 | $210.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.38 | $1,133.2415 | $1,133.23 | $1,133.20 | $1,133.20 | |