| 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 | $51.38 | 9.115% | $56.0633 | $56.06 | $56.05 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.69 | 3.694% | $52.5625 | $52.56 | $52.55 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.98 | 5.786% | $103.6491 | $103.65 | $103.65 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.67 | 11.750% | $40.9787 | $40.98 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.93 | 10.655% | $259.9618 | $259.96 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.27 | 4.424% | $101.5732 | $101.57 | $101.55 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.42 | 6.112% | $45.0127 | $45.01 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $611.34 | $659.8013 | $659.79 | $659.75 | $659.90 | |