| 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 | $54.49 | 3.375% | $56.329 | $56.33 | $56.35 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.86 | 4.291% | $221.9938 | $221.99 | $222.00 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.60 | 13.585% | $73.3759 | $73.38 | $73.40 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.60 | 8.284% | $12.5609 | $12.56 | $12.55 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.85 | 9.822% | $254.6223 | $254.62 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.64 | 8.439% | $216.4876 | $216.49 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.57 | 7.518% | $150.0629 | $150.06 | $150.05 | $150.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.61 | $985.4324 | $985.43 | $985.45 | $985.50 | |