| 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 | $50.82 | 11.176% | $56.4996 | $56.50 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.38 | 9.787% | $207.9146 | $207.91 | $207.90 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.60 | 9.861% | $145.6757 | $145.68 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.89 | 10.241% | $6.4932 | $6.49 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.68 | 7.426% | $16.8444 | $16.84 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.47 | 4.230% | $254.8111 | $254.81 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.38 | 10.675% | $134.3373 | $134.34 | $134.35 | $134.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.22 | $822.5759 | $822.57 | $822.60 | $822.50 | |