| 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 | $52.66 | 6.305% | $55.9802 | $55.98 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.99 | 4.204% | $40.6291 | $40.63 | $40.65 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.74 | 13.844% | $39.5494 | $39.55 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.83 | 4.808% | $86.8125 | $86.81 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.75 | 12.681% | $127.0478 | $127.05 | $127.05 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.38 | 7.690% | $172.7132 | $172.71 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.90 | 7.364% | $219.9888 | $219.99 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $687.25 | $742.7210 | $742.72 | $742.75 | $742.60 | |