| 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 | $51.47 | 8.116% | $55.6473 | $55.65 | $55.65 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.76 | 3.125% | $244.1588 | $244.16 | $244.15 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.69 | 9.428% | $196.6312 | $196.63 | $196.65 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.83 | 8.161% | $150.1599 | $150.16 | $150.15 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.79 | 13.357% | $279.7537 | $279.75 | $279.75 | $279.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.70 | 3.809% | $79.6215 | $79.62 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.76 | 12.536% | $137.0238 | $137.02 | $137.00 | $137.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.00 | $1,142.9962 | $1,142.99 | $1,142.95 | $1,143.00 | |