| 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 | $52.43 | 6.784% | $55.9869 | $55.99 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.26 | 13.587% | $192.2574 | $192.26 | $192.25 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.88 | 9.279% | $80.7353 | $80.74 | $80.75 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.65 | 10.695% | $14.0029 | $14.00 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.99 | 3.824% | $249.1672 | $249.17 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.62 | 9.283% | $224.7077 | $224.71 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.79 | 10.639% | $14.1507 | $14.15 | $14.15 | $14.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.62 | $831.0081 | $831.02 | $831.00 | $831.10 | |