| 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 | $52.68 | 6.868% | $56.2981 | $56.30 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.60 | 4.723% | $51.9426 | $51.94 | $51.95 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.86 | 3.149% | $64.8395 | $64.84 | $64.85 | $64.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.91 | 6.365% | $247.7347 | $247.73 | $247.75 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.61 | 4.781% | $19.4997 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.48 | 6.186% | $176.7785 | $176.78 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.52 | 10.445% | $249.0756 | $249.08 | $249.10 | $249.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.66 | $866.1687 | $866.17 | $866.25 | $866.10 | |