| 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 | $49.72 | 12.750% | $56.0593 | $56.06 | $56.05 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.73 | 11.172% | $34.1632 | $34.16 | $34.15 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.34 | 7.435% | $85.2389 | $85.24 | $85.25 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.71 | 13.277% | $200.1718 | $200.17 | $200.15 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.41 | 4.143% | $242.0387 | $242.04 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.77 | 5.823% | $187.0633 | $187.06 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.67 | 3.476% | $174.533 | $174.53 | $174.55 | $174.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.35 | $979.2682 | $979.26 | $979.25 | $979.30 | |