| 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 | $51.70 | 8.434% | $56.0604 | $56.06 | $56.05 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.56 | 4.723% | $168.1432 | $168.14 | $168.15 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.81 | 10.412% | $68.2457 | $68.25 | $68.25 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.66 | 8.807% | $42.0648 | $42.06 | $42.05 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.66 | 12.398% | $250.2654 | $250.27 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.32 | 11.463% | $189.8438 | $189.84 | $189.85 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.85 | 11.144% | $201.0039 | $201.00 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.56 | $975.6272 | $975.62 | $975.60 | $975.60 | |