| 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 | $7.63 | 5.699% | $8.0648 | $8.06 | $8.05 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.96 | 7.704% | $55.963 | $55.96 | $55.95 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.82 | 6.801% | $253.9941 | $253.99 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.69 | 3.185% | $5.8712 | $5.87 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.71 | 13.741% | $98.6248 | $98.62 | $98.60 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.45 | 10.480% | $85.5668 | $85.57 | $85.55 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.28 | 11.430% | $56.027 | $56.03 | $56.05 | $56.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $517.54 | $564.1117 | $564.10 | $564.05 | $564.20 | |