| 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 | $50.54 | 11.382% | $56.2925 | $56.29 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.63 | 13.348% | $100.4603 | $100.46 | $100.45 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.80 | 11.735% | $81.3431 | $81.34 | $81.35 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.64 | 8.419% | $110.1971 | $110.20 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.76 | 6.240% | $147.4186 | $147.42 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.33 | 9.825% | $25.6222 | $25.62 | $25.60 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.78 | 12.334% | $54.7965 | $54.80 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $524.48 | $576.1303 | $576.13 | $576.10 | $576.10 | |