| 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 | $50.85 | 10.215% | $56.0443 | $56.04 | $56.05 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.69 | 4.706% | $23.7578 | $23.76 | $23.75 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.82 | 11.359% | $51.0247 | $51.02 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.78 | 12.587% | $137.1084 | $137.11 | $137.10 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.25 | 13.788% | $19.6284 | $19.63 | $19.65 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.59 | 12.620% | $170.7207 | $170.72 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.56 | 8.549% | $122.1828 | $122.18 | $122.20 | $122.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $522.54 | $580.4671 | $580.46 | $580.45 | $580.40 | |