| 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 | $50.36 | 11.859% | $56.3322 | $56.33 | $56.35 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.30 | 10.866% | $186.5875 | $186.59 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.96 | 12.448% | $83.1665 | $83.17 | $83.15 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.76 | 12.785% | $177.9296 | $177.93 | $177.95 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.60 | 9.633% | $225.4054 | $225.41 | $225.40 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.98 | 6.242% | $137.0309 | $137.03 | $137.05 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.98 | 6.590% | $196.1043 | $196.10 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.94 | $1,062.5564 | $1,062.56 | $1,062.60 | $1,062.50 | |