| 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 | $51.28 | 7.800% | $55.2798 | $55.28 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.43 | 6.434% | $256.9636 | $256.96 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.76 | 5.447% | $110.4663 | $110.47 | $110.45 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.29 | 4.860% | $8.6929 | $8.69 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.60 | 3.631% | $258.663 | $258.66 | $258.65 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.92 | 8.584% | $149.7591 | $149.76 | $149.75 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.65 | 4.210% | $148.6556 | $148.66 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.93 | $988.4803 | $988.48 | $988.45 | $988.70 | |