| 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 | $51.39 | 9.670% | $56.3594 | $56.36 | $56.35 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.68 | 5.225% | $62.7983 | $62.80 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.42 | 12.109% | $180.9663 | $180.97 | $180.95 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.86 | 6.662% | $31.8493 | $31.85 | $31.85 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.46 | 12.442% | $17.3835 | $17.38 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.85 | 10.686% | $241.1295 | $241.13 | $241.15 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.91 | 3.111% | $97.8627 | $97.86 | $97.85 | $97.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $630.57 | $688.3490 | $688.35 | $688.35 | $688.40 | |