| 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 | $49.33 | 11.440% | $54.9734 | $54.97 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.30 | 5.138% | $62.3468 | $62.35 | $62.35 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.88 | 11.731% | $62.4353 | $62.44 | $62.45 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.82 | 11.444% | $266.1506 | $266.15 | $266.15 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.68 | 11.173% | $248.6718 | $248.67 | $248.65 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.79 | 11.294% | $270.2107 | $270.21 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.96 | 3.462% | $222.4019 | $222.40 | $222.40 | $222.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.76 | $1,187.1905 | $1,187.19 | $1,187.15 | $1,187.20 | |