| 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 | $50.47 | 11.693% | $56.3715 | $56.37 | $56.35 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.80 | 13.283% | $40.5553 | $40.56 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.89 | 7.630% | $148.411 | $148.41 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.46 | 6.438% | $166.5329 | $166.53 | $166.55 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.27 | 12.769% | $16.0921 | $16.09 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.71 | 7.538% | $135.186 | $135.19 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.27 | 8.146% | $201.4436 | $201.44 | $201.45 | $201.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $706.87 | $764.5924 | $764.59 | $764.60 | $764.60 | |