| 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 | $52.50 | 8.478% | $56.951 | $56.95 | $56.95 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.74 | 13.255% | $183.1786 | $183.18 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.67 | 6.272% | $9.2138 | $9.21 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.72 | 5.789% | $106.5507 | $106.55 | $106.55 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.40 | 8.571% | $99.2339 | $99.23 | $99.25 | $99.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.29 | 7.426% | $265.6538 | $265.65 | $265.65 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.81 | 4.625% | $98.1487 | $98.15 | $98.15 | $98.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.13 | $818.9305 | $818.92 | $818.95 | $819.00 | |