| 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 | $51.70 | 8.223% | $55.9513 | $55.95 | $55.95 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.66 | 6.594% | $79.5831 | $79.58 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.33 | 9.523% | $235.8359 | $235.84 | $235.85 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.54 | 3.774% | $188.3913 | $188.39 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.86 | 7.287% | $159.7074 | $159.71 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.94 | 10.478% | $105.9926 | $105.99 | $106.00 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.81 | 3.722% | $258.0707 | $258.07 | $258.05 | $258.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.84 | $1,083.5323 | $1,083.53 | $1,083.55 | $1,083.60 | |