| 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 | $50.39 | 10.865% | $55.8649 | $55.86 | $55.85 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.28 | 12.373% | $163.2555 | $163.26 | $163.25 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.58 | 8.705% | $18.0233 | $18.02 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.91 | 10.823% | $115.1562 | $115.16 | $115.15 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.54 | 10.500% | $42.5867 | $42.59 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.76 | 6.247% | $173.9901 | $173.99 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.28 | 6.682% | $88.8448 | $88.84 | $88.85 | $88.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $601.74 | $657.7215 | $657.72 | $657.70 | $657.80 | |