| 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 | 11.525% | $56.3759 | $56.38 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.56 | 13.275% | $120.7058 | $120.71 | $120.70 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.87 | 10.341% | $176.4022 | $176.40 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.90 | 4.606% | $245.7195 | $245.72 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.29 | 5.459% | $164.8219 | $164.82 | $164.80 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.44 | 5.543% | $139.7811 | $139.78 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.42 | 3.804% | $215.3103 | $215.31 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.03 | $1,119.1167 | $1,119.12 | $1,119.10 | $1,119.10 | |