| 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 | $52.58 | 6.617% | $56.0592 | $56.06 | $56.05 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.29 | 11.217% | $88.184 | $88.18 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.91 | 13.285% | $59.9391 | $59.94 | $59.95 | $59.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.75 | 9.176% | $33.5716 | $33.57 | $33.55 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.51 | 8.693% | $180.9847 | $180.98 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.88 | 9.104% | $70.7867 | $70.79 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.88 | 6.612% | $223.7573 | $223.76 | $223.75 | $223.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.80 | $713.2826 | $713.28 | $713.30 | $713.40 | |