| 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 | $51.77 | 8.272% | $56.0524 | $56.05 | $56.05 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.27 | 13.537% | $96.813 | $96.81 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.70 | 4.327% | $38.288 | $38.29 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.56 | 3.762% | $120.945 | $120.95 | $120.95 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.35 | 9.106% | $260.0542 | $260.05 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.38 | 3.441% | $223.8256 | $223.83 | $223.85 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.50 | 6.824% | $13.353 | $13.35 | $13.35 | $13.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $757.53 | $809.3312 | $809.33 | $809.35 | $809.40 | |