| 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 | $51.79 | 8.627% | $56.2579 | $56.26 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.69 | 3.724% | $83.6949 | $83.69 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.91 | 3.376% | $107.418 | $107.42 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.40 | 12.754% | $131.2457 | $131.25 | $131.25 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.26 | 3.390% | $241.1675 | $241.17 | $241.15 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.79 | 5.204% | $35.5484 | $35.55 | $35.55 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.60 | 6.422% | $86.8404 | $86.84 | $86.85 | $86.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $701.44 | $742.1728 | $742.18 | $742.15 | $742.10 | |