| 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 | $50.37 | 11.640% | $56.2331 | $56.23 | $56.25 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.83 | 7.184% | $21.2546 | $21.25 | $21.25 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.79 | 3.108% | $218.3724 | $218.37 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.62 | 7.758% | $135.3656 | $135.37 | $135.35 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.42 | 9.348% | $161.2008 | $161.20 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.38 | 6.712% | $124.1914 | $124.19 | $124.20 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.78 | 8.421% | $26.8667 | $26.87 | $26.85 | $26.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $696.19 | $743.4846 | $743.48 | $743.45 | $743.60 | |