| 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 | $53.98 | 4.174% | $56.2331 | $56.23 | $56.25 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.60 | 5.630% | $86.1941 | $86.19 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.59 | 6.507% | $47.4915 | $47.49 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.31 | 4.644% | $41.1356 | $41.14 | $41.15 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.82 | 13.793% | $86.2779 | $86.28 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.53 | 9.318% | $244.3585 | $244.36 | $244.35 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.62 | 5.588% | $86.1809 | $86.18 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $600.45 | $647.8716 | $647.87 | $647.95 | $647.90 | |