| 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 | $53.72 | 3.321% | $55.504 | $55.50 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.95 | 10.700% | $218.0237 | $218.02 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.92 | 13.702% | $195.4765 | $195.48 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.44 | 7.731% | $20.9429 | $20.94 | $20.95 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.89 | 12.852% | $250.4073 | $250.41 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.83 | 3.168% | $63.7888 | $63.79 | $63.80 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.61 | 7.620% | $155.6293 | $155.63 | $155.65 | $155.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.36 | $959.7725 | $959.77 | $959.80 | $959.70 | |