| 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 | $52.44 | 5.316% | $55.2277 | $55.23 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.63 | 4.534% | $227.4973 | $227.50 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.96 | 13.195% | $259.1713 | $259.17 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.65 | 8.517% | $243.7834 | $243.78 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.61 | 11.694% | $79.9841 | $79.98 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.80 | 5.509% | $78.9207 | $78.92 | $78.90 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.48 | 4.146% | $229.6211 | $229.62 | $229.60 | $229.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.57 | $1,174.2056 | $1,174.20 | $1,174.20 | $1,174.20 | |