| 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 | $52.89 | 6.193% | $56.1655 | $56.17 | $56.15 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.34 | 4.168% | $57.6466 | $57.65 | $57.65 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.96 | 11.617% | $24.5111 | $24.51 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.43 | 12.185% | $279.823 | $279.82 | $279.80 | $279.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.57 | 11.516% | $6.2114 | $6.21 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.84 | 5.808% | $17.8181 | $17.82 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.73 | 8.564% | $78.9586 | $78.96 | $78.95 | $79.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $474.76 | $521.1343 | $521.14 | $521.05 | $521.10 | |