| 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 | $51.72 | 9.496% | $56.6313 | $56.63 | $56.65 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.54 | 11.486% | $79.7571 | $79.76 | $79.75 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.78 | 11.174% | $169.8516 | $169.85 | $169.85 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.56 | 3.805% | $228.9523 | $228.95 | $228.95 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.40 | 13.801% | $149.5345 | $149.53 | $149.55 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.25 | 8.641% | $33.9503 | $33.95 | $33.95 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.80 | 12.170% | $144.475 | $144.48 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.05 | $863.1521 | $863.15 | $863.20 | $863.30 | |