| 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 | $52.40 | 7.342% | $56.2472 | $56.25 | $56.25 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.65 | 6.663% | $256.6845 | $256.68 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.84 | 6.540% | $25.3991 | $25.40 | $25.40 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.50 | 9.110% | $82.3781 | $82.38 | $82.40 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.36 | 9.623% | $40.9552 | $40.96 | $40.95 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.76 | 6.706% | $245.1677 | $245.17 | $245.15 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.42 | 4.278% | $171.4539 | $171.45 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.93 | $878.2857 | $878.29 | $878.30 | $878.40 | |