| 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 | $50.70 | 10.377% | $55.9611 | $55.96 | $55.95 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.27 | 6.183% | $117.088 | $117.09 | $117.10 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.53 | 8.544% | $9.2588 | $9.26 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.89 | 5.135% | $53.5032 | $53.50 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.76 | 13.404% | $56.4298 | $56.43 | $56.45 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.58 | 4.487% | $216.8941 | $216.89 | $216.90 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.66 | 6.222% | $215.2695 | $215.27 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $680.39 | $724.4045 | $724.40 | $724.40 | $724.50 | |