| 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 | $50.39 | 12.599% | $56.7386 | $56.74 | $56.75 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.30 | 5.785% | $197.0775 | $197.08 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.86 | 8.457% | $17.2013 | $17.20 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.95 | 8.706% | $271.7106 | $271.71 | $271.70 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.44 | 10.230% | $239.6841 | $239.68 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.34 | 6.133% | $90.5739 | $90.57 | $90.55 | $90.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.49 | 5.624% | $224.4404 | $224.44 | $224.45 | $224.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.77 | $1,097.4264 | $1,097.42 | $1,097.45 | $1,097.40 | |