| 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 | $52.62 | 6.862% | $56.2308 | $56.23 | $56.25 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.93 | 11.773% | $202.2309 | $202.23 | $202.25 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.85 | 10.372% | $95.8581 | $95.86 | $95.85 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.79 | 7.797% | $32.1127 | $32.11 | $32.10 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.82 | 5.562% | $124.3731 | $124.37 | $124.35 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.80 | 7.506% | $156.7437 | $156.74 | $156.75 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.68 | 4.663% | $18.5044 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $631.49 | $686.0537 | $686.04 | $686.05 | $686.00 | |