| 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 | $52.39 | 5.200% | $55.1143 | $55.11 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.72 | 11.660% | $249.8058 | $249.81 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.94 | 6.485% | $52.1138 | $52.11 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.77 | 11.117% | $68.637 | $68.64 | $68.65 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.94 | 12.496% | $197.9255 | $197.93 | $197.95 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.34 | 7.858% | $86.6531 | $86.65 | $86.65 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.40 | 10.529% | $276.7646 | $276.76 | $276.75 | $276.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.50 | $987.0141 | $987.01 | $987.00 | $987.00 | |