| 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 | $50.45 | 11.573% | $56.2886 | $56.29 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.36 | 11.498% | $87.3698 | $87.37 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.55 | 3.753% | $179.0258 | $179.03 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.33 | 5.447% | $20.3829 | $20.38 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.65 | 6.799% | $57.2977 | $57.30 | $57.30 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.98 | 5.273% | $66.3009 | $66.30 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.95 | 7.863% | $8.5751 | $8.58 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $445.27 | $475.2408 | $475.25 | $475.30 | $475.30 | |