| 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 | $50.45 | 11.778% | $56.392 | $56.39 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.65 | 12.774% | $108.9961 | $109.00 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.82 | 8.795% | $8.5078 | $8.51 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.32 | 5.269% | $239.2975 | $239.30 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.89 | 12.199% | $265.7882 | $265.79 | $265.80 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.33 | 12.425% | $107.1748 | $107.17 | $107.15 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.90 | 11.746% | $278.1358 | $278.14 | $278.15 | $278.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $963.36 | $1,064.2922 | $1,064.30 | $1,064.30 | $1,064.30 | |