| 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 | $50.35 | 11.151% | $55.9645 | $55.96 | $55.95 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.65 | 7.869% | $248.7998 | $248.80 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.63 | 5.498% | $152.5818 | $152.58 | $152.60 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.98 | 4.573% | $159.9758 | $159.98 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.47 | 3.423% | $101.8406 | $101.84 | $101.85 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.82 | 7.838% | $205.7765 | $205.78 | $205.80 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.89 | 12.855% | $243.6427 | $243.64 | $243.65 | $243.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.79 | $1,168.5817 | $1,168.58 | $1,168.65 | $1,168.60 | |