| 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 | $51.76 | 6.228% | $54.9836 | $54.98 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.35 | 8.113% | $179.846 | $179.85 | $179.85 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.93 | 13.539% | $262.1956 | $262.20 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.73 | 3.326% | $92.7144 | $92.71 | $92.70 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.44 | 7.579% | $248.9808 | $248.98 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.47 | 5.792% | $36.4665 | $36.47 | $36.45 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.90 | 5.635% | $52.7119 | $52.71 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.58 | $927.8988 | $927.90 | $927.90 | $927.90 | |