| 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 | $53.42 | 5.386% | $56.2972 | $56.30 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.27 | 7.179% | $151.4118 | $151.41 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.65 | 5.840% | $59.9584 | $59.96 | $59.95 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.27 | 12.134% | $161.7757 | $161.78 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.89 | 10.187% | $48.3611 | $48.36 | $48.35 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.57 | 4.608% | $74.8679 | $74.87 | $74.85 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.88 | 8.729% | $230.375 | $230.38 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.95 | $783.0471 | $783.06 | $783.05 | $783.20 | |