| 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 | $50.64 | 10.560% | $55.9876 | $55.99 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.47 | 8.529% | $7.0218 | $7.02 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.47 | 6.750% | $223.6092 | $223.61 | $223.60 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.46 | 11.404% | $37.2758 | $37.28 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.98 | 8.134% | $237.8732 | $237.87 | $237.85 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.58 | 10.157% | $9.4515 | $9.45 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.64 | 7.496% | $213.5301 | $213.53 | $213.55 | $213.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.24 | $784.7492 | $784.75 | $784.75 | $784.80 | |