| 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 | $50.49 | 11.630% | $56.362 | $56.36 | $56.35 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.72 | 6.680% | $159.7213 | $159.72 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.26 | 13.738% | $239.1455 | $239.15 | $239.15 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.53 | 7.648% | $24.2531 | $24.25 | $24.25 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.50 | 6.429% | $10.1108 | $10.11 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.31 | 9.471% | $265.2592 | $265.26 | $265.25 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.37 | 11.684% | $134.434 | $134.43 | $134.45 | $134.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.18 | $889.2859 | $889.28 | $889.25 | $889.30 | |