| 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 | $50.49 | 11.373% | $56.2322 | $56.23 | $56.25 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.31 | 5.808% | $254.2672 | $254.27 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.91 | 12.124% | $261.148 | $261.15 | $261.15 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.29 | 11.247% | $126.0317 | $126.03 | $126.05 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.52 | 4.424% | $208.3468 | $208.35 | $208.35 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.86 | 13.868% | $270.8464 | $270.85 | $270.85 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.35 | 6.621% | $37.6905 | $37.69 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.73 | $1,214.5628 | $1,214.57 | $1,214.60 | $1,214.40 | |