| 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 | $50.38 | 11.589% | $56.2185 | $56.22 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.73 | 3.420% | $24.5416 | $24.54 | $24.55 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.66 | 5.731% | $50.3914 | $50.39 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.53 | 5.793% | $201.5674 | $201.57 | $201.55 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.84 | 3.695% | $207.2241 | $207.22 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.31 | 11.355% | $9.2536 | $9.25 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.81 | 8.575% | $38.8807 | $38.88 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $556.26 | $588.0773 | $588.07 | $588.05 | $588.10 | |