| 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 | $52.43 | 6.794% | $55.9921 | $55.99 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.97 | 7.590% | $91.4192 | $91.42 | $91.40 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.28 | 10.373% | $184.632 | $184.63 | $184.65 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.62 | 11.136% | $9.5799 | $9.58 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.81 | 13.308% | $256.9939 | $256.99 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.46 | 11.834% | $257.7326 | $257.73 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.84 | 9.870% | $94.3124 | $94.31 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $856.41 | $950.6621 | $950.65 | $950.70 | $950.60 | |