| 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 | $50.65 | 10.774% | $56.107 | $56.11 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.62 | 11.672% | $113.4811 | $113.48 | $113.50 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.31 | 3.544% | $250.8975 | $250.90 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.38 | 13.143% | $40.03 | $40.03 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.62 | 8.213% | $51.531 | $51.53 | $51.55 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.72 | 8.208% | $77.6068 | $77.61 | $77.60 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.83 | 9.681% | $21.7497 | $21.75 | $21.75 | $21.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $569.13 | $611.4031 | $611.41 | $611.45 | $611.30 | |