| 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 | $51.25 | 9.328% | $56.0306 | $56.03 | $56.05 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.83 | 9.581% | $83.0953 | $83.10 | $83.10 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.80 | 3.837% | $256.2697 | $256.27 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.61 | 13.520% | $260.6533 | $260.65 | $260.65 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.30 | 13.824% | $250.7543 | $250.75 | $250.75 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.77 | 7.664% | $32.0516 | $32.05 | $32.05 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.40 | 13.112% | $239.1188 | $239.12 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.96 | $1,177.9736 | $1,177.97 | $1,177.95 | $1,178.10 | |