| 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 | $50.72 | 10.696% | $56.145 | $56.15 | $56.15 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.38 | 4.713% | $136.5248 | $136.52 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.60 | 7.153% | $60.6486 | $60.65 | $60.65 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.33 | 12.421% | $128.5309 | $128.53 | $128.55 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.91 | 6.424% | $39.2811 | $39.28 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.44 | 11.662% | $264.0136 | $264.01 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.41 | 8.482% | $31.9046 | $31.90 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $654.79 | $717.0486 | $717.04 | $717.05 | $716.90 | |