| 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 | $49.36 | 5.360% | $52.0057 | $52.01 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.56 | 5.550% | $246.5226 | $246.52 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.35 | 8.272% | $63.1767 | $63.18 | $63.20 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.98 | 10.294% | $66.1543 | $66.15 | $66.15 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.47 | 11.810% | $9.4703 | $9.47 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.40 | 5.601% | $78.5671 | $78.57 | $78.55 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.81 | 8.615% | $87.7718 | $87.77 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $564.93 | $603.6685 | $603.67 | $603.60 | $603.80 | |