| 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 | $50.78 | 10.596% | $56.1606 | $56.16 | $56.15 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.56 | 5.764% | $215.2932 | $215.29 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.83 | 7.368% | $260.7217 | $260.72 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.55 | 8.104% | $102.2123 | $102.21 | $102.20 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.45 | 13.756% | $69.9031 | $69.90 | $69.90 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.74 | 10.534% | $114.668 | $114.67 | $114.65 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.54 | 13.302% | $151.3035 | $151.30 | $151.30 | $151.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.45 | $970.2624 | $970.25 | $970.20 | $970.30 | |