| 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 | $50.72 | 10.491% | $56.041 | $56.04 | $56.05 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.30 | 12.730% | $14.9931 | $14.99 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.27 | 11.575% | $76.1723 | $76.17 | $76.15 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.94 | 7.411% | $186.8307 | $186.83 | $186.85 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.58 | 4.408% | $86.2201 | $86.22 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.60 | 10.465% | $76.8836 | $76.88 | $76.90 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.61 | 4.460% | $94.6512 | $94.65 | $94.65 | $94.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $549.02 | $591.7920 | $591.78 | $591.80 | $591.80 | |