| 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 | $50.98 | 8.200% | $55.1604 | $55.16 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.59 | 11.355% | $12.906 | $12.91 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.78 | 5.330% | $177.776 | $177.78 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.46 | 13.340% | $236.2686 | $236.27 | $236.25 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.90 | 7.654% | $66.6378 | $66.64 | $66.65 | $66.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.27 | 13.609% | $7.1233 | $7.12 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.45 | 8.645% | $52.6385 | $52.64 | $52.65 | $52.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $556.43 | $608.5106 | $608.52 | $608.50 | $608.50 | |