| 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 | $52.37 | 8.808% | $56.9827 | $56.98 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.90 | 4.388% | $163.7848 | $163.78 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.47 | 11.235% | $56.1403 | $56.14 | $56.15 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.57 | 7.775% | $223.7086 | $223.71 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.53 | 4.598% | $30.8878 | $30.89 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.30 | 6.564% | $131.3934 | $131.39 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.88 | 10.488% | $219.7385 | $219.74 | $219.75 | $219.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.02 | $882.6361 | $882.63 | $882.70 | $882.60 | |