| 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 | $50.35 | 11.355% | $56.0672 | $56.07 | $56.05 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.63 | 7.714% | $255.9608 | $255.96 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.60 | 8.289% | $127.3479 | $127.35 | $127.35 | $127.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.32 | 11.290% | $81.5978 | $81.60 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.58 | 13.719% | $234.9207 | $234.92 | $234.90 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.83 | 6.300% | $176.2773 | $176.28 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.64 | 13.225% | $17.7084 | $17.71 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.95 | $949.8801 | $949.89 | $949.85 | $949.90 | |