| 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 | $50.54 | 13.255% | $57.2391 | $57.24 | $57.25 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.64 | 5.495% | $264.4127 | $264.41 | $264.40 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.35 | 10.835% | $206.541 | $206.54 | $206.55 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.92 | 8.680% | $106.4195 | $106.42 | $106.40 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.46 | 12.454% | $56.7443 | $56.74 | $56.75 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.59 | 9.286% | $242.1668 | $242.17 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.69 | 12.433% | $271.7393 | $271.74 | $271.75 | $271.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.19 | $1,205.2627 | $1,205.26 | $1,205.25 | $1,205.10 | |