| 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 | $52.95 | 5.753% | $55.9962 | $56.00 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.75 | 5.418% | $14.495 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.29 | 3.484% | $235.2088 | $235.21 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.91 | 6.843% | $49.0516 | $49.05 | $49.05 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.58 | 7.349% | $30.6803 | $30.68 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.53 | 8.523% | $238.2405 | $238.24 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.57 | 7.734% | $175.1432 | $175.14 | $175.15 | $175.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.58 | $798.8156 | $798.82 | $798.85 | $798.80 | |