| 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 | $52.45 | 6.804% | $56.0187 | $56.02 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.91 | 7.639% | $251.7784 | $251.78 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.66 | 8.549% | $257.9776 | $257.98 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.49 | 5.784% | $142.2689 | $142.27 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.35 | 12.370% | $110.5159 | $110.52 | $110.50 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.74 | 6.127% | $95.2384 | $95.24 | $95.25 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.79 | 3.127% | $228.7254 | $228.73 | $228.75 | $228.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.39 | $1,142.5233 | $1,142.54 | $1,142.55 | $1,142.50 | |