| 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 | $50.85 | 10.771% | $56.3271 | $56.33 | $56.35 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.77 | 5.675% | $107.5454 | $107.55 | $107.55 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.78 | 6.323% | $135.8595 | $135.86 | $135.85 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.44 | 10.188% | $216.4533 | $216.45 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.40 | 12.797% | $188.8222 | $188.82 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.70 | 9.817% | $112.7821 | $112.78 | $112.80 | $112.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.30 | 13.298% | $232.6008 | $232.60 | $232.60 | $232.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.24 | $1,050.3904 | $1,050.39 | $1,050.40 | $1,050.40 | |