| 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 | $50.51 | 12.750% | $56.95 | $56.95 | $56.95 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.46 | 3.435% | $91.4986 | $91.50 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.38 | 3.160% | $12.7712 | $12.77 | $12.75 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.58 | 5.177% | $123.6671 | $123.67 | $123.65 | $123.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.77 | 13.421% | $87.0733 | $87.07 | $87.05 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.80 | 10.571% | $230.8722 | $230.87 | $230.85 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.76 | 12.741% | $112.4704 | $112.47 | $112.45 | $112.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $654.26 | $715.3028 | $715.30 | $715.20 | $715.50 | |