| 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 | $52.81 | 6.181% | $56.0742 | $56.07 | $56.05 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.90 | 8.240% | $217.4542 | $217.45 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.46 | 8.524% | $191.5015 | $191.50 | $191.50 | $191.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.37 | 12.461% | $140.9924 | $140.99 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.63 | 12.586% | $66.0092 | $66.01 | $66.00 | $66.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.51 | 7.547% | $216.718 | $216.72 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.33 | 8.317% | $74.013 | $74.01 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.01 | $962.7625 | $962.75 | $962.70 | $962.80 | |