| 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 | $50.64 | 11.385% | $56.4054 | $56.41 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.28 | 4.747% | $112.3726 | $112.37 | $112.35 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.46 | 11.227% | $257.446 | $257.45 | $257.45 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.28 | 9.503% | $30.9674 | $30.97 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.55 | 7.155% | $207.3985 | $207.40 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.98 | 10.427% | $193.2252 | $193.23 | $193.25 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.83 | 13.860% | $19.1626 | $19.16 | $19.15 | $19.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.02 | $876.9777 | $876.99 | $876.95 | $877.00 | |