| 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 | $51.57 | 8.683% | $56.0478 | $56.05 | $56.05 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.82 | 5.246% | $40.8565 | $40.86 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.67 | 9.370% | $31.3564 | $31.36 | $31.35 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.82 | 9.808% | $104.1199 | $104.12 | $104.10 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.97 | 6.606% | $260.0867 | $260.09 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.40 | 5.604% | $98.6341 | $98.63 | $98.65 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.75 | 12.296% | $12.0718 | $12.07 | $12.05 | $12.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $562.00 | $603.1732 | $603.18 | $603.15 | $603.20 | |