| 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 | $51.57 | 8.576% | $55.9926 | $55.99 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.65 | 13.269% | $212.5493 | $212.55 | $212.55 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.45 | 9.760% | $26.8363 | $26.84 | $26.85 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.60 | 9.425% | $9.4106 | $9.41 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.25 | 10.328% | $184.5236 | $184.52 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.96 | 10.186% | $105.7345 | $105.73 | $105.75 | $105.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.51 | 11.647% | $22.8988 | $22.90 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $555.99 | $617.9457 | $617.94 | $617.95 | $617.80 | |