| 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 | $52.57 | 6.125% | $55.7899 | $55.79 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.33 | 8.551% | $156.6717 | $156.67 | $156.65 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.47 | 3.148% | $53.0903 | $53.09 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.59 | 8.317% | $261.683 | $261.68 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.89 | 11.868% | $256.0547 | $256.05 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.36 | 12.709% | $66.9041 | $66.90 | $66.90 | $66.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.57 | 11.412% | $122.0741 | $122.07 | $122.05 | $122.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.78 | $972.2678 | $972.25 | $972.25 | $972.40 | |