| 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 | $52.50 | 7.108% | $56.2317 | $56.23 | $56.25 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.59 | 11.352% | $165.4579 | $165.46 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.83 | 4.408% | $91.7015 | $91.70 | $91.70 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.72 | 3.868% | $245.8763 | $245.88 | $245.90 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.95 | 3.139% | $76.2713 | $76.27 | $76.25 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.32 | 5.434% | $68.8695 | $68.87 | $68.85 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.87 | 8.580% | $159.4714 | $159.47 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.78 | $863.8796 | $863.88 | $863.85 | $864.00 | |