| 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 | $50.71 | 10.404% | $55.9859 | $55.99 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.45 | 11.214% | $34.9768 | $34.98 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.31 | 9.800% | $57.4364 | $57.44 | $57.45 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.55 | 7.670% | $60.8874 | $60.89 | $60.90 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.74 | 11.743% | $117.0396 | $117.04 | $117.05 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.72 | 8.571% | $49.6387 | $49.64 | $49.65 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.94 | 12.655% | $266.9248 | $266.92 | $266.90 | $266.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $578.42 | $642.8896 | $642.90 | $642.95 | $642.80 | |