| 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 | $52.56 | 6.251% | $55.8455 | $55.85 | $55.85 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.57 | 8.732% | $220.2584 | $220.26 | $220.25 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.45 | 11.574% | $248.1964 | $248.20 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.93 | 10.687% | $239.0064 | $239.01 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.47 | 5.602% | $146.2271 | $146.23 | $146.25 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.27 | 11.334% | $100.5012 | $100.50 | $100.50 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.35 | 3.520% | $251.9159 | $251.92 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.60 | $1,261.9509 | $1,261.97 | $1,261.95 | $1,261.90 | |