| 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 | $50.80 | 11.118% | $56.4479 | $56.45 | $56.45 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.99 | 11.290% | $10.005 | $10.01 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.51 | 12.525% | $276.2601 | $276.26 | $276.25 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.43 | 10.374% | $247.7124 | $247.71 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.27 | 6.220% | $136.2484 | $136.25 | $136.25 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.66 | 13.178% | $26.7779 | $26.78 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.95 | 8.206% | $70.2798 | $70.28 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $746.61 | $823.7315 | $823.74 | $823.75 | $823.70 | |