| 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 | $49.26 | 12.365% | $55.351 | $55.35 | $55.35 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.39 | 5.168% | $85.5962 | $85.60 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.41 | 8.252% | $146.584 | $146.58 | $146.60 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.27 | 10.538% | $104.2042 | $104.20 | $104.20 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.99 | 10.124% | $273.0965 | $273.10 | $273.10 | $273.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.93 | 12.742% | $250.2083 | $250.21 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.96 | 12.338% | $258.3325 | $258.33 | $258.35 | $258.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.21 | $1,173.3727 | $1,173.37 | $1,173.40 | $1,173.40 | |