| 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 | $52.47 | 8.601% | $56.9829 | $56.98 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.59 | 3.747% | $68.0477 | $68.05 | $68.05 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.40 | 9.187% | $61.5815 | $61.58 | $61.60 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.83 | 3.781% | $39.2604 | $39.26 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.87 | 5.787% | $86.6078 | $86.61 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.40 | 11.104% | $233.7628 | $233.76 | $233.75 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.81 | 12.237% | $138.9606 | $138.96 | $138.95 | $139.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $628.37 | $685.2037 | $685.20 | $685.20 | $685.30 | |