| 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 | $50.93 | 12.717% | $57.4068 | $57.41 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.71 | 11.216% | $63.0706 | $63.07 | $63.05 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.68 | 3.727% | $253.7992 | $253.80 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.55 | 10.748% | $220.9976 | $221.00 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.64 | 12.268% | $245.4628 | $245.46 | $245.45 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.29 | 8.440% | $91.4041 | $91.40 | $91.40 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.66 | 5.391% | $137.7039 | $137.70 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.46 | $1,069.8450 | $1,069.84 | $1,069.80 | $1,069.90 | |