| 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 | $50.77 | 11.392% | $56.5537 | $56.55 | $56.55 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.64 | 7.194% | $186.1317 | $186.13 | $186.15 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.95 | 6.748% | $260.4117 | $260.41 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.97 | 7.567% | $255.9772 | $255.98 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.87 | 7.567% | $104.2002 | $104.20 | $104.20 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.80 | 12.346% | $270.5292 | $270.53 | $270.55 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.75 | 10.772% | $80.5866 | $80.59 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,116.75 | $1,214.3903 | $1,214.39 | $1,214.45 | $1,214.40 | |