| 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 | $50.60 | 11.531% | $56.4347 | $56.43 | $56.45 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.80 | 3.688% | $23.6409 | $23.64 | $23.65 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.27 | 8.714% | $61.1734 | $61.17 | $61.15 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.77 | 7.612% | $32.0361 | $32.04 | $32.05 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.69 | 8.608% | $235.3427 | $235.34 | $235.35 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.79 | 11.403% | $63.2658 | $63.27 | $63.25 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.33 | 10.302% | $249.6465 | $249.65 | $249.65 | $249.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.25 | $721.5401 | $721.54 | $721.55 | $721.40 | |