| 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 | $50.72 | 12.355% | $56.9865 | $56.99 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.85 | 3.570% | $95.129 | $95.13 | $95.15 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.84 | 4.249% | $24.853 | $24.85 | $24.85 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.28 | 4.634% | $47.3783 | $47.38 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.54 | 4.422% | $61.1286 | $61.13 | $61.15 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.79 | 5.816% | $139.4549 | $139.45 | $139.45 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.71 | 8.217% | $249.6674 | $249.67 | $249.65 | $249.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $632.73 | $674.5977 | $674.60 | $674.65 | $674.70 | |