| 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 | $52.70 | 6.426% | $56.0865 | $56.09 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.57 | 10.392% | $17.188 | $17.19 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.52 | 12.470% | $8.4577 | $8.46 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.50 | 9.729% | $218.9094 | $218.91 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.66 | 9.549% | $29.2058 | $29.21 | $29.20 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.30 | 5.703% | $174.7271 | $174.73 | $174.75 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.36 | 10.532% | $68.9278 | $68.93 | $68.95 | $68.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $529.61 | $573.5023 | $573.52 | $573.55 | $573.50 | |