| 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 | $50.70 | 10.564% | $56.0559 | $56.06 | $56.05 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.85 | 6.546% | $174.5756 | $174.58 | $174.60 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.99 | 6.200% | $192.2114 | $192.21 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.28 | 12.377% | $243.049 | $243.05 | $243.05 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.44 | 8.555% | $203.4755 | $203.48 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.54 | 8.729% | $53.8643 | $53.86 | $53.85 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.28 | 11.104% | $163.634 | $163.63 | $163.65 | $163.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.08 | $1,086.8657 | $1,086.87 | $1,086.90 | $1,086.90 | |