| 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 | $49.87 | 13.238% | $56.4718 | $56.47 | $56.45 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.50 | 6.266% | $177.9956 | $178.00 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.62 | 8.268% | $256.1837 | $256.18 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.78 | 3.358% | $245.7647 | $245.76 | $245.75 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.41 | 6.694% | $49.5167 | $49.52 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.26 | 13.128% | $231.0753 | $231.08 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.33 | 8.258% | $19.8437 | $19.84 | $19.85 | $19.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.77 | $1,036.8515 | $1,036.85 | $1,036.85 | $1,036.90 | |