| 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 | $52.35 | 7.439% | $56.2443 | $56.24 | $56.25 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.40 | 9.651% | $191.2313 | $191.23 | $191.25 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.52 | 7.857% | $142.9321 | $142.93 | $142.95 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.56 | 11.493% | $273.7822 | $273.78 | $273.80 | $273.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.66 | 9.448% | $143.0048 | $143.00 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.95 | 5.605% | $217.4935 | $217.49 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.54 | 8.249% | $81.7713 | $81.77 | $81.75 | $81.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.98 | $1,106.4595 | $1,106.44 | $1,106.50 | $1,106.40 | |