| 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 | $52.99 | 8.508% | $57.4984 | $57.50 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.26 | 3.478% | $27.1733 | $27.17 | $27.15 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.25 | 6.744% | $126.2248 | $126.22 | $126.20 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.99 | 6.665% | $221.8525 | $221.85 | $221.85 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.54 | 4.704% | $136.6806 | $136.68 | $136.70 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.83 | 13.108% | $153.6346 | $153.63 | $153.65 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.43 | 11.124% | $138.2716 | $138.27 | $138.25 | $138.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.29 | $861.3358 | $861.32 | $861.30 | $861.40 | |