| 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 | $51.57 | 8.541% | $55.9746 | $55.97 | $55.95 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.54 | 6.762% | $95.5947 | $95.59 | $95.60 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.35 | 6.433% | $260.069 | $260.07 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.84 | 5.410% | $39.8871 | $39.89 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.50 | 5.666% | $48.078 | $48.08 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.87 | 12.873% | $133.0434 | $133.04 | $133.05 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.38 | 4.528% | $209.4532 | $209.45 | $209.45 | $209.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.05 | $842.1000 | $842.09 | $842.10 | $842.20 | |