| 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 | $52.51 | 6.594% | $55.9725 | $55.97 | $55.95 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.35 | 5.279% | $106.7003 | $106.70 | $106.70 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.31 | 5.765% | $35.2303 | $35.23 | $35.25 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.57 | 9.704% | $69.7388 | $69.74 | $69.75 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.42 | 11.214% | $145.0453 | $145.05 | $145.05 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.44 | 12.186% | $195.6973 | $195.70 | $195.70 | $195.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.93 | 13.767% | $253.6208 | $253.62 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.53 | $862.0053 | $862.01 | $862.00 | $861.90 | |