| 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 | $49.62 | 10.784% | $54.971 | $54.97 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.61 | 5.727% | $115.8874 | $115.89 | $115.90 | $115.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.56 | 12.494% | $272.8654 | $272.87 | $272.85 | $272.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.59 | 12.462% | $40.0252 | $40.03 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.85 | 11.332% | $160.1511 | $160.15 | $160.15 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.50 | 8.678% | $232.0275 | $232.03 | $232.05 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.57 | 12.186% | $195.8431 | $195.84 | $195.85 | $195.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.30 | $1,071.7707 | $1,071.78 | $1,071.80 | $1,071.80 | |