| 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 | $50.54 | 11.111% | $56.1555 | $56.16 | $56.15 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.26 | 7.728% | $82.1534 | $82.15 | $82.15 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.35 | 3.380% | $6.5646 | $6.56 | $6.55 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.50 | 8.844% | $216.0553 | $216.06 | $216.05 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.94 | 9.592% | $259.6673 | $259.67 | $259.65 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.90 | 10.207% | $142.0568 | $142.06 | $142.05 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.75 | 6.653% | $49.8603 | $49.86 | $49.85 | $49.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $744.24 | $812.5132 | $812.52 | $812.45 | $812.80 | |