| 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 | $50.87 | 10.672% | $56.2988 | $56.30 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.88 | 9.787% | $173.3317 | $173.33 | $173.35 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.30 | 11.163% | $79.2592 | $79.26 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.64 | 8.693% | $110.4756 | $110.48 | $110.50 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.65 | 11.738% | $191.7983 | $191.80 | $191.80 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.75 | 7.364% | $31.9408 | $31.94 | $31.95 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.45 | 9.475% | $18.0086 | $18.01 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $599.54 | $661.1130 | $661.12 | $661.15 | $661.10 | |