| 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 | $50.29 | 4.623% | $52.6149 | $52.61 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.26 | 10.755% | $8.0408 | $8.04 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.80 | 8.278% | $125.3859 | $125.39 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.84 | 5.204% | $66.1102 | $66.11 | $66.10 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.25 | 7.680% | $214.5524 | $214.55 | $214.55 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.75 | 3.625% | $159.3234 | $159.32 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.98 | 3.166% | $8.2326 | $8.23 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $597.17 | $634.2602 | $634.25 | $634.25 | $634.20 | |