| 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 | 11.128% | $56.1308 | $56.13 | $56.15 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.74 | 11.151% | $23.0527 | $23.05 | $23.05 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.76 | 11.377% | $186.8461 | $186.85 | $186.85 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.77 | 10.780% | $220.1974 | $220.20 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.49 | 6.205% | $235.2335 | $235.23 | $235.25 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.80 | 6.210% | $199.4624 | $199.46 | $199.45 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.29 | 9.714% | $269.1175 | $269.12 | $269.10 | $269.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.36 | $1,190.0404 | $1,190.04 | $1,190.05 | $1,190.00 | |