| 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 | $52.34 | 7.321% | $56.1718 | $56.17 | $56.15 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.62 | 6.388% | $34.7038 | $34.70 | $34.70 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.51 | 12.224% | $71.2735 | $71.27 | $71.25 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.70 | 5.424% | $118.8128 | $118.81 | $118.80 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.26 | 6.316% | $187.3926 | $187.39 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.79 | 6.326% | $13.5991 | $13.60 | $13.60 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.75 | 11.347% | $59.849 | $59.85 | $59.85 | $59.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $503.97 | $541.8026 | $541.79 | $541.75 | $541.80 | |