| 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 | $49.98 | 12.481% | $56.218 | $56.22 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.76 | 11.695% | $147.1693 | $147.17 | $147.15 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.27 | 8.380% | $64.2368 | $64.24 | $64.25 | $64.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.41 | 5.729% | $143.1676 | $143.17 | $143.15 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.86 | 11.784% | $11.0219 | $11.02 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.47 | 12.769% | $271.1756 | $271.18 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.32 | 10.541% | $127.4759 | $127.48 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.07 | $820.4651 | $820.48 | $820.45 | $820.50 | |