| 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 | $50.56 | 11.564% | $56.4068 | $56.41 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.77 | 12.274% | $261.3402 | $261.34 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.33 | 7.335% | $199.9973 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.57 | 11.464% | $105.4115 | $105.41 | $105.40 | $105.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.38 | 6.705% | $158.3289 | $158.33 | $158.35 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.45 | 9.337% | $26.7329 | $26.73 | $26.75 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.56 | 11.831% | $93.446 | $93.45 | $93.45 | $93.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.62 | $901.6636 | $901.67 | $901.70 | $901.50 | |