| 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 | $48.96 | 13.328% | $55.4854 | $55.49 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.77 | 3.207% | $216.4973 | $216.50 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.36 | 9.336% | $228.9058 | $228.91 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.71 | 7.825% | $87.0256 | $87.03 | $87.05 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.91 | 12.821% | $83.386 | $83.39 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.36 | 6.702% | $116.6893 | $116.69 | $116.70 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.62 | 13.799% | $188.4739 | $188.47 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.69 | $976.4633 | $976.48 | $976.50 | $976.50 | |