| 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 | $51.99 | 8.528% | $56.4237 | $56.42 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.60 | 8.594% | $71.2377 | $71.24 | $71.25 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.86 | 10.481% | $57.2954 | $57.30 | $57.30 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.35 | 7.784% | $80.1374 | $80.14 | $80.15 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.75 | 3.610% | $166.5531 | $166.55 | $166.55 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.74 | 10.834% | $173.7212 | $173.72 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.31 | 10.838% | $22.5112 | $22.51 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $581.60 | $627.8797 | $627.88 | $627.85 | $627.80 | |