| 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 | $49.82 | 12.470% | $56.0326 | $56.03 | $56.05 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.53 | 11.548% | $136.6798 | $136.68 | $136.70 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.46 | 12.575% | $185.1408 | $185.14 | $185.15 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.52 | 9.689% | $67.4807 | $67.48 | $67.50 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.29 | 3.288% | $180.0207 | $180.02 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.63 | 9.841% | $156.6662 | $156.67 | $156.65 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.63 | 10.419% | $30.5088 | $30.51 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.88 | $812.5296 | $812.53 | $812.55 | $812.50 | |