| 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 | $51.29 | 9.106% | $55.9605 | $55.96 | $55.95 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.45 | 13.235% | $99.024 | $99.02 | $99.00 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.53 | 11.255% | $153.009 | $153.01 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.58 | 5.611% | $163.2535 | $163.25 | $163.25 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.38 | 5.455% | $178.6197 | $178.62 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.42 | 11.102% | $42.6854 | $42.69 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.55 | 10.393% | $22.6858 | $22.69 | $22.70 | $22.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.20 | $715.2379 | $715.24 | $715.20 | $715.30 | |