| 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 | $49.75 | 13.459% | $56.4459 | $56.45 | $56.45 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.39 | 11.321% | $141.8118 | $141.81 | $141.80 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.67 | 12.383% | $280.5866 | $280.59 | $280.60 | $280.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.82 | 4.128% | $255.9674 | $255.97 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.97 | 9.200% | $91.6952 | $91.70 | $91.70 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.86 | 12.171% | $58.1719 | $58.17 | $58.15 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.78 | 8.692% | $8.4562 | $8.46 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.24 | $893.1350 | $893.15 | $893.10 | $893.20 | |