| 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 | $55.53 | 5.339% | $58.4947 | $58.49 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.84 | 3.586% | $64.0576 | $64.06 | $64.05 | $64.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.54 | 9.459% | $66.2665 | $66.27 | $66.25 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.57 | 9.431% | $224.9573 | $224.96 | $224.95 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.46 | 3.214% | $211.0313 | $211.03 | $211.05 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.59 | 9.442% | $7.2122 | $7.21 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.90 | 11.310% | $278.1637 | $278.16 | $278.15 | $278.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.43 | $910.1833 | $910.18 | $910.15 | $910.30 | |