| 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 | $52.36 | 7.429% | $56.2498 | $56.25 | $56.25 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.90 | 13.735% | $15.8092 | $15.81 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.89 | 3.837% | $129.682 | $129.68 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.70 | 10.604% | $227.5124 | $227.51 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.51 | 13.806% | $75.6924 | $75.69 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.28 | 5.383% | $20.3178 | $20.32 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.79 | 3.683% | $96.2075 | $96.21 | $96.20 | $96.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $575.43 | $621.4711 | $621.47 | $621.45 | $621.40 | |