| 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 | 5.457% | $55.6286 | $55.63 | $55.65 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.89 | 11.509% | $279.7649 | $279.76 | $279.75 | $279.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.27 | 4.375% | $80.6506 | $80.65 | $80.65 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.50 | 3.166% | $228.5127 | $228.51 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.67 | 5.358% | $252.5115 | $252.51 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.58 | 13.464% | $272.9717 | $272.97 | $272.95 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.82 | 8.355% | $103.8258 | $103.83 | $103.85 | $103.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.48 | $1,273.8658 | $1,273.86 | $1,273.85 | $1,273.90 | |