| 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 | $52.99 | 4.517% | $55.3836 | $55.38 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.46 | 12.232% | $230.5919 | $230.59 | $230.60 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.62 | 10.257% | $179.2999 | $179.30 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.78 | 11.533% | $216.1286 | $216.13 | $216.15 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.80 | 9.459% | $174.9155 | $174.92 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.72 | 10.665% | $26.2497 | $26.25 | $26.25 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.31 | 5.482% | $261.9224 | $261.92 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.68 | $1,144.4916 | $1,144.49 | $1,144.50 | $1,144.40 | |