| 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 | $51.68 | 8.305% | $55.972 | $55.97 | $55.95 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.81 | 4.841% | $101.4966 | $101.50 | $101.50 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.78 | 9.452% | $63.2414 | $63.24 | $63.25 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.60 | 3.153% | $231.6816 | $231.68 | $231.70 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.86 | 3.494% | $40.2178 | $40.22 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.31 | 11.625% | $49.461 | $49.46 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.47 | 7.709% | $204.0762 | $204.08 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $703.51 | $746.1466 | $746.15 | $746.15 | $746.20 | |