| 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 | $50.75 | 12.684% | $57.1871 | $57.19 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.54 | 10.820% | $31.628 | $31.63 | $31.65 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.52 | 3.221% | $218.3331 | $218.33 | $218.35 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.65 | 11.437% | $116.6188 | $116.62 | $116.60 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.65 | 10.708% | $7.3621 | $7.36 | $7.35 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.52 | 10.287% | $260.8508 | $260.85 | $260.85 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.82 | 3.312% | $7.0459 | $7.05 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $645.45 | $699.0258 | $699.03 | $699.05 | $699.00 | |