| 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 | $51.97 | 8.716% | $56.4997 | $56.50 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.59 | 13.611% | $93.8313 | $93.83 | $93.85 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.58 | 10.401% | $87.8571 | $87.86 | $87.85 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.48 | 3.402% | $8.7685 | $8.77 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.34 | 7.104% | $174.9437 | $174.94 | $174.95 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.60 | 11.520% | $112.1891 | $112.19 | $112.20 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.84 | 11.685% | $44.4953 | $44.50 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $526.40 | $578.5847 | $578.59 | $578.60 | $578.60 | |