| 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 | $50.58 | 10.417% | $55.8489 | $55.85 | $55.85 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.44 | 11.412% | $183.2059 | $183.21 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.75 | 12.327% | $265.9342 | $265.93 | $265.95 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.97 | 5.156% | $24.1543 | $24.15 | $24.15 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.41 | 7.671% | $208.2465 | $208.25 | $208.25 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.32 | 4.829% | $118.7922 | $118.79 | $118.80 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.95 | 6.353% | $122.2528 | $122.25 | $122.25 | $122.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.42 | $978.4348 | $978.43 | $978.45 | $978.40 | |