| 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 | $50.55 | 11.273% | $56.2485 | $56.25 | $56.25 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.55 | 11.257% | $193.0865 | $193.09 | $193.10 | $193.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.77 | 9.467% | $41.3457 | $41.35 | $41.35 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.84 | 5.865% | $13.5931 | $13.59 | $13.60 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.30 | 13.546% | $256.9546 | $256.95 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.58 | 5.567% | $107.235 | $107.24 | $107.25 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.69 | 6.151% | $226.8341 | $226.83 | $226.85 | $226.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.28 | $895.2975 | $895.30 | $895.35 | $895.20 | |