| 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 | $52.83 | 6.693% | $56.3659 | $56.37 | $56.35 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.26 | 7.545% | $16.4114 | $16.41 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.52 | 7.452% | $161.7368 | $161.74 | $161.75 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.65 | 5.368% | $194.562 | $194.56 | $194.55 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.98 | 6.408% | $88.2974 | $88.30 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.81 | 5.494% | $66.2608 | $66.26 | $66.25 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.70 | 9.582% | $272.5304 | $272.53 | $272.55 | $272.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.75 | $856.1647 | $856.17 | $856.15 | $856.20 | |