| 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 | $50.88 | 10.155% | $56.0469 | $56.05 | $56.05 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.69 | 12.839% | $7.5489 | $7.55 | $7.55 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.29 | 4.343% | $160.9908 | $160.99 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.59 | 13.598% | $241.498 | $241.50 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.42 | 11.196% | $12.6986 | $12.70 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.69 | 6.780% | $65.8726 | $65.87 | $65.85 | $65.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.31 | 4.372% | $158.969 | $158.97 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $649.87 | $703.6248 | $703.63 | $703.60 | $703.60 | |