| 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 | $50.35 | 4.468% | $52.5996 | $52.60 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.48 | 7.770% | $140.6183 | $140.62 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.43 | 5.794% | $112.5966 | $112.60 | $112.60 | $112.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.38 | 9.816% | $87.1719 | $87.17 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.49 | 13.600% | $126.6526 | $126.65 | $126.65 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.82 | 10.536% | $270.6142 | $270.61 | $270.60 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.84 | 9.554% | $96.2322 | $96.23 | $96.25 | $96.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.79 | $886.4854 | $886.48 | $886.45 | $886.50 | |