| 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 | $51.62 | 6.512% | $54.9815 | $54.98 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.41 | 4.547% | $51.6567 | $51.66 | $51.65 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.71 | 8.573% | $185.345 | $185.35 | $185.35 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.40 | 9.684% | $205.5478 | $205.55 | $205.55 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.87 | 8.143% | $262.6469 | $262.65 | $262.65 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.42 | 3.460% | $258.0499 | $258.05 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.70 | 6.241% | $58.1138 | $58.11 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.13 | $1,076.3416 | $1,076.35 | $1,076.35 | $1,076.20 | |