| 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 | $51.88 | 8.426% | $56.2514 | $56.25 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.40 | 7.801% | $212.7992 | $212.80 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.46 | 13.522% | $182.1574 | $182.16 | $182.15 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.34 | 7.492% | $14.3394 | $14.34 | $14.35 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.60 | 9.871% | $73.1741 | $73.17 | $73.15 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.68 | 13.438% | $13.2496 | $13.25 | $13.25 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.39 | 10.669% | $33.6323 | $33.63 | $33.65 | $33.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $531.75 | $585.6034 | $585.60 | $585.60 | $585.60 | |