| 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 | $50.43 | 11.785% | $56.3732 | $56.37 | $56.35 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.35 | 12.849% | $71.4898 | $71.49 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.59 | 12.353% | $18.6394 | $18.64 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.94 | 10.528% | $65.1452 | $65.15 | $65.15 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.42 | 7.730% | $184.6708 | $184.67 | $184.65 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.65 | 11.580% | $31.9677 | $31.97 | $31.95 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.75 | 11.241% | $132.0987 | $132.10 | $132.10 | $132.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $508.13 | $560.3848 | $560.39 | $560.35 | $560.40 | |