| 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 | $52.33 | 8.448% | $56.7508 | $56.75 | $56.75 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.35 | 8.448% | $260.6548 | $260.65 | $260.65 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.93 | 6.151% | $221.7813 | $221.78 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.98 | 11.226% | $40.0191 | $40.02 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.82 | 10.832% | $243.6309 | $243.63 | $243.65 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.92 | 3.500% | $86.8572 | $86.86 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.68 | 3.398% | $197.1593 | $197.16 | $197.15 | $197.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.01 | $1,106.8534 | $1,106.85 | $1,106.85 | $1,107.00 | |