| 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 | $52.73 | 6.599% | $56.2097 | $56.21 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.28 | 11.369% | $71.588 | $71.59 | $71.60 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.95 | 9.160% | $188.7922 | $188.79 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.71 | 11.180% | $20.8018 | $20.80 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.50 | 5.505% | $210.4825 | $210.48 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.34 | 10.570% | $119.7915 | $119.79 | $119.80 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.74 | 4.516% | $10.1799 | $10.18 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $626.25 | $677.8456 | $677.84 | $677.90 | $677.90 | |