| 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 | $52.68 | 6.233% | $55.9635 | $55.96 | $55.95 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.79 | 6.385% | $140.2048 | $140.20 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.68 | 13.142% | $228.1848 | $228.18 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.98 | 6.623% | $18.1046 | $18.10 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.90 | 12.497% | $125.8841 | $125.88 | $125.90 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.73 | 12.283% | $279.2815 | $279.28 | $279.30 | $279.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.85 | 8.592% | $147.5222 | $147.52 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.61 | $995.1455 | $995.12 | $995.15 | $995.20 | |