| 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 | 11.484% | $56.3552 | $56.36 | $56.35 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.75 | 10.421% | $88.0607 | $88.06 | $88.05 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.99 | 12.150% | $65.0358 | $65.04 | $65.05 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.47 | 7.796% | $157.8888 | $157.89 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.49 | 9.129% | $17.9954 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.85 | 3.333% | $10.1783 | $10.18 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.71 | 11.691% | $100.198 | $100.20 | $100.20 | $100.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $450.81 | $495.7122 | $495.73 | $495.75 | $495.80 | |