| 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 | $50.92 | 12.803% | $57.4393 | $57.44 | $57.45 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.59 | 11.107% | $23.988 | $23.99 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.27 | 10.616% | $272.414 | $272.41 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.81 | 6.286% | $234.6901 | $234.69 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.95 | 4.616% | $240.5645 | $240.56 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.71 | 9.124% | $40.0594 | $40.06 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.26 | 12.575% | $183.7899 | $183.79 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.51 | $1,052.9452 | $1,052.94 | $1,052.95 | $1,053.00 | |