| 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 | $52.85 | 8.793% | $57.4971 | $57.50 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.36 | 6.630% | $119.8095 | $119.81 | $119.80 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.78 | 4.383% | $242.9827 | $242.98 | $243.00 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.65 | 12.215% | $158.9525 | $158.95 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.56 | 9.129% | $154.483 | $154.48 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.63 | 5.168% | $162.6213 | $162.62 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.98 | 3.611% | $142.9625 | $142.96 | $142.95 | $143.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.81 | $1,039.3086 | $1,039.30 | $1,039.30 | $1,039.40 | |