| 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 | $50.36 | 11.648% | $56.2259 | $56.23 | $56.25 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.59 | 5.297% | $130.1366 | $130.14 | $130.15 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.96 | 13.537% | $229.2993 | $229.30 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.85 | 12.699% | $244.3878 | $244.39 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.80 | 12.714% | $150.8113 | $150.81 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.25 | 10.193% | $87.328 | $87.33 | $87.35 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.47 | 12.719% | $225.9678 | $225.97 | $225.95 | $226.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.28 | $1,124.1567 | $1,124.17 | $1,124.20 | $1,124.10 | |