| 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 | $50.90 | 11.597% | $56.8029 | $56.80 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.25 | 5.668% | $30.9079 | $30.91 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.50 | 10.350% | $57.9338 | $57.93 | $57.95 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.82 | 12.701% | $282.6766 | $282.68 | $282.70 | $282.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.72 | 8.765% | $80.1816 | $80.18 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.60 | 13.128% | $240.5101 | $240.51 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.85 | 8.340% | $72.4253 | $72.43 | $72.45 | $72.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $736.64 | $821.4382 | $821.44 | $821.50 | $821.40 | |