| 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 | $51.66 | 7.156% | $55.3568 | $55.36 | $55.35 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.53 | 8.255% | $56.8664 | $56.87 | $56.85 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.47 | 6.346% | $87.7035 | $87.70 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.31 | 9.464% | $116.3712 | $116.37 | $116.35 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.26 | 10.869% | $40.2011 | $40.20 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.46 | 8.503% | $234.8656 | $234.87 | $234.85 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.72 | 4.261% | $5.9637 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $551.41 | $597.3283 | $597.33 | $597.25 | $597.50 | |