| 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 | $51.67 | 9.342% | $56.497 | $56.50 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.76 | 12.206% | $87.2514 | $87.25 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.48 | 6.589% | $189.1742 | $189.17 | $189.15 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.81 | 13.591% | $194.0248 | $194.02 | $194.00 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.33 | 8.289% | $252.6707 | $252.67 | $252.65 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.66 | 7.459% | $11.4551 | $11.46 | $11.45 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.59 | 11.456% | $177.8726 | $177.87 | $177.85 | $177.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.30 | $968.9458 | $968.94 | $968.85 | $969.10 | |