| 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 | $53.71 | 4.230% | $55.9819 | $55.98 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.43 | 3.469% | $72.8732 | $72.87 | $72.85 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.26 | 5.431% | $248.037 | $248.04 | $248.05 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.60 | 5.345% | $259.7808 | $259.78 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.85 | 5.708% | $177.4309 | $177.43 | $177.45 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.80 | 13.708% | $131.6739 | $131.67 | $131.65 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.47 | 8.625% | $5.9418 | $5.94 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.12 | $951.7195 | $951.71 | $951.75 | $951.70 | |