| 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 | $51.47 | 9.304% | $56.2588 | $56.26 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.28 | 5.244% | $5.5569 | $5.56 | $5.55 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.61 | 8.720% | $199.6208 | $199.62 | $199.60 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.46 | 3.232% | $148.0966 | $148.10 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.99 | 3.268% | $52.6564 | $52.66 | $52.65 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.41 | 5.789% | $253.2694 | $253.27 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.26 | 9.874% | $22.2605 | $22.26 | $22.25 | $22.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $694.48 | $737.7194 | $737.73 | $737.65 | $737.90 | |