| 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 | $52.50 | 7.815% | $56.6029 | $56.60 | $56.60 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.50 | 3.808% | $35.8138 | $35.81 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.30 | 5.120% | $261.013 | $261.01 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.47 | 13.865% | $165.6394 | $165.64 | $165.65 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.39 | 5.797% | $170.7458 | $170.75 | $170.75 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.55 | 5.565% | $24.8606 | $24.86 | $24.85 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.63 | 5.540% | $182.1937 | $182.19 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.34 | $896.8692 | $896.86 | $896.85 | $896.80 | |