| 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 | $50.79 | 11.208% | $56.4825 | $56.48 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.27 | 11.528% | $216.6654 | $216.67 | $216.65 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.92 | 5.864% | $41.2023 | $41.20 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.65 | 7.551% | $200.7439 | $200.74 | $200.75 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.64 | 4.499% | $57.0983 | $57.10 | $57.10 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.94 | 10.486% | $159.0335 | $159.03 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.90 | 10.865% | $137.3617 | $137.36 | $137.35 | $137.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.11 | $868.5876 | $868.58 | $868.60 | $868.60 | |