| 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 | $50.68 | 10.422% | $55.9619 | $55.96 | $55.95 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.45 | 10.528% | $203.8689 | $203.87 | $203.85 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.63 | 5.523% | $146.2865 | $146.29 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.32 | 12.314% | $272.1593 | $272.16 | $272.15 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.77 | 6.153% | $249.2154 | $249.22 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.71 | 13.799% | $36.0857 | $36.09 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.56 | 11.572% | $174.6771 | $174.68 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.12 | $1,138.2548 | $1,138.27 | $1,138.25 | $1,138.40 | |