| 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 | $50.99 | 10.245% | $56.2139 | $56.21 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.79 | 4.437% | $163.7468 | $163.75 | $163.75 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.91 | 11.668% | $97.0507 | $97.05 | $97.05 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.45 | 12.603% | $115.3618 | $115.36 | $115.35 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.88 | 5.473% | $22.0228 | $22.02 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.90 | 5.542% | $188.8146 | $188.81 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.31 | 5.155% | $79.1922 | $79.19 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $672.23 | $722.4028 | $722.39 | $722.35 | $722.40 | |