| 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 | $51.96 | 6.850% | $55.5193 | $55.52 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.27 | 4.144% | $259.5997 | $259.60 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.39 | 5.504% | $132.2915 | $132.29 | $132.30 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.70 | 8.138% | $266.7764 | $266.78 | $266.80 | $266.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.92 | 8.503% | $120.3515 | $120.35 | $120.35 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.25 | 7.309% | $159.0856 | $159.09 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.47 | 9.641% | $156.2055 | $156.21 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.96 | $1,149.8295 | $1,149.84 | $1,149.85 | $1,149.90 | |