| 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 | $50.79 | 10.695% | $56.222 | $56.22 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.89 | 7.340% | $26.7169 | $26.72 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.71 | 13.753% | $189.6376 | $189.64 | $189.65 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.27 | 12.417% | $277.9735 | $277.97 | $277.95 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.89 | 11.439% | $134.7186 | $134.72 | $134.70 | $134.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.97 | 9.222% | $34.9183 | $34.92 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.31 | 8.505% | $134.8826 | $134.88 | $134.90 | $134.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.83 | $855.0695 | $855.07 | $855.00 | $855.00 | |