| 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 | $50.40 | 12.472% | $56.6859 | $56.69 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.40 | 5.525% | $246.2954 | $246.30 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.32 | 7.184% | $88.2339 | $88.23 | $88.25 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.34 | 6.168% | $32.2114 | $32.21 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.97 | 9.369% | $81.9939 | $81.99 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.95 | 5.652% | $47.4906 | $47.49 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.50 | 9.464% | $87.0239 | $87.02 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $595.88 | $639.9350 | $639.93 | $639.95 | $639.90 | |