| 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 | $50.76 | 9.736% | $55.702 | $55.70 | $55.70 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.92 | 12.400% | $256.1821 | $256.18 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.74 | 6.556% | $185.1304 | $185.13 | $185.15 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.44 | 11.154% | $86.0777 | $86.08 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.51 | 11.276% | $149.6773 | $149.68 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.47 | 11.614% | $55.2154 | $55.22 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.69 | 10.387% | $197.2505 | $197.25 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.53 | $985.2354 | $985.24 | $985.30 | $985.30 | |