| 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 | $50.76 | 12.780% | $57.2471 | $57.25 | $57.25 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.45 | 10.204% | $30.251 | $30.25 | $30.25 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.94 | 5.584% | $188.932 | $188.93 | $188.95 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.35 | 8.335% | $20.9628 | $20.96 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.94 | 7.466% | $21.4287 | $21.43 | $21.45 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.84 | 9.418% | $82.9826 | $82.98 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.89 | 11.553% | $270.9511 | $270.95 | $270.95 | $271.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $615.17 | $672.7553 | $672.75 | $672.80 | $672.80 | |