| 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 | $49.54 | 11.531% | $55.2525 | $55.25 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.45 | 3.525% | $73.9686 | $73.97 | $73.95 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.49 | 10.778% | $242.0389 | $242.04 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.35 | 8.340% | $199.7248 | $199.72 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.48 | 3.168% | $94.3781 | $94.38 | $94.40 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.75 | 11.283% | $157.7437 | $157.74 | $157.75 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.39 | 5.340% | $216.3578 | $216.36 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.45 | $1,039.4644 | $1,039.46 | $1,039.45 | $1,039.50 | |