| 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 | $51.79 | 8.576% | $56.2315 | $56.23 | $56.25 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.81 | 12.653% | $62.8716 | $62.87 | $62.85 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.29 | 10.591% | $36.8157 | $36.82 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.72 | 12.416% | $60.3899 | $60.39 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.44 | 11.104% | $183.8105 | $183.81 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.78 | 8.681% | $150.8275 | $150.83 | $150.85 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.91 | 6.406% | $17.9933 | $17.99 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $515.74 | $568.9400 | $568.94 | $568.95 | $568.90 | |