| 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 | $50.50 | 11.210% | $56.1611 | $56.16 | $56.15 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.78 | 4.424% | $55.115 | $55.12 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.52 | 8.300% | $249.6532 | $249.65 | $249.65 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.75 | 13.382% | $174.3248 | $174.32 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.63 | 4.448% | $48.7041 | $48.70 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.49 | 5.527% | $156.697 | $156.70 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.85 | 7.873% | $217.7417 | $217.74 | $217.75 | $217.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.52 | $958.3969 | $958.39 | $958.35 | $958.40 | |