| 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 | $50.86 | 10.552% | $56.2267 | $56.23 | $56.25 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.71 | 4.525% | $78.0906 | $78.09 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.68 | 9.143% | $237.5825 | $237.58 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.64 | 3.133% | $9.942 | $9.94 | $9.95 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.54 | 6.364% | $38.8654 | $38.87 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.81 | 3.164% | $21.4684 | $21.47 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.52 | 8.850% | $260.7175 | $260.72 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $649.76 | $702.8931 | $702.90 | $702.90 | $702.90 | |