| 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 | $50.52 | 11.666% | $56.4137 | $56.41 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.71 | 4.626% | $171.2832 | $171.28 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.73 | 9.828% | $28.2587 | $28.26 | $28.25 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.44 | 8.733% | $107.0368 | $107.04 | $107.05 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.54 | 11.216% | $56.2086 | $56.21 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.38 | 13.186% | $128.3303 | $128.33 | $128.35 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.78 | 8.593% | $236.4938 | $236.49 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.10 | $784.0251 | $784.02 | $784.05 | $784.00 | |