| 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 | $51.55 | 10.558% | $56.9926 | $56.99 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.37 | 5.673% | $149.3899 | $149.39 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.28 | 3.628% | $247.9611 | $247.96 | $247.95 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.28 | 11.845% | $276.5703 | $276.57 | $276.55 | $276.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.89 | 9.265% | $23.9181 | $23.92 | $23.90 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.40 | 4.260% | $155.7644 | $155.76 | $155.75 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.76 | 11.666% | $49.9817 | $49.98 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.53 | $960.5781 | $960.57 | $960.55 | $960.70 | |