| 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 | $51.35 | 9.582% | $56.2704 | $56.27 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.45 | 13.827% | $79.0529 | $79.05 | $79.05 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.91 | 10.691% | $74.0633 | $74.06 | $74.05 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.39 | 10.142% | $96.2531 | $96.25 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.75 | 10.509% | $58.2935 | $58.29 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.30 | 3.771% | $121.7234 | $121.72 | $121.70 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.25 | 4.776% | $77.7962 | $77.80 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $519.40 | $563.4528 | $563.44 | $563.40 | $563.60 | |