| 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 | $52.70 | 7.673% | $56.7437 | $56.74 | $56.75 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.60 | 9.432% | $171.3705 | $171.37 | $171.35 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.80 | 8.806% | $257.6526 | $257.65 | $257.65 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.75 | 6.226% | $245.1165 | $245.12 | $245.10 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.49 | 7.576% | $213.5276 | $213.53 | $213.55 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.38 | 10.370% | $121.8264 | $121.83 | $121.85 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.35 | 5.344% | $136.2625 | $136.26 | $136.25 | $136.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.07 | $1,202.4998 | $1,202.50 | $1,202.50 | $1,202.50 | |