| 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 | $50.48 | 12.364% | $56.7213 | $56.72 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.38 | 11.519% | $78.4871 | $78.49 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.26 | 10.771% | $43.4887 | $43.49 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.33 | 10.408% | $48.9439 | $48.94 | $48.95 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.94 | 8.843% | $225.2397 | $225.24 | $225.25 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.75 | 8.625% | $183.3047 | $183.30 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.34 | 5.538% | $11.968 | $11.97 | $11.95 | $12.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $591.48 | $648.1534 | $648.15 | $648.15 | $648.10 | |