| 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 | $52.80 | 5.738% | $55.8297 | $55.83 | $55.85 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.51 | 12.612% | $48.9975 | $49.00 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.58 | 11.109% | $170.6412 | $170.64 | $170.65 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.56 | 6.443% | $10.176 | $10.18 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.52 | 12.293% | $277.9476 | $277.95 | $277.95 | $277.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.89 | 10.854% | $221.5861 | $221.59 | $221.60 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.38 | 6.570% | $257.2387 | $257.24 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $948.24 | $1,042.4168 | $1,042.43 | $1,042.50 | $1,042.30 | |