| 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 | $52.44 | 6.874% | $56.0447 | $56.04 | $56.05 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.25 | 10.406% | $232.1286 | $232.13 | $232.15 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.77 | 4.507% | $65.599 | $65.60 | $65.60 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.59 | 13.764% | $45.0392 | $45.04 | $45.05 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.60 | 6.114% | $15.4926 | $15.49 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.72 | 4.764% | $84.5655 | $84.57 | $84.55 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.61 | 11.225% | $37.3827 | $37.38 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $493.98 | $536.2523 | $536.25 | $536.30 | $536.20 | |