| 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 | $50.44 | 4.296% | $52.6069 | $52.61 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.58 | 13.867% | $257.9998 | $258.00 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.87 | 12.857% | $63.0532 | $63.05 | $63.05 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.32 | 4.778% | $6.622 | $6.62 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.44 | 10.447% | $275.499 | $275.50 | $275.50 | $275.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.44 | 5.689% | $158.9985 | $159.00 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.91 | 9.584% | $158.7982 | $158.80 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.00 | $973.5776 | $973.58 | $973.55 | $973.60 | |