| 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 | 10.695% | $55.9563 | $55.96 | $55.95 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.92 | 5.320% | $135.7785 | $135.78 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.30 | 12.721% | $21.7552 | $21.76 | $21.75 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.49 | 7.626% | $96.3145 | $96.31 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.75 | 13.262% | $40.4912 | $40.49 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.99 | 3.685% | $209.4333 | $209.43 | $209.45 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.92 | 12.369% | $17.8891 | $17.89 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $541.92 | $577.6181 | $577.62 | $577.65 | $577.70 | |