| 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 | $50.58 | 12.729% | $57.0183 | $57.02 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.73 | 12.699% | $122.5376 | $122.54 | $122.55 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.64 | 9.194% | $49.8361 | $49.84 | $49.85 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.36 | 9.180% | $12.4028 | $12.40 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.55 | 13.274% | $56.1273 | $56.13 | $56.15 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.66 | 4.470% | $259.7751 | $259.78 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.33 | 11.333% | $230.8267 | $230.83 | $230.85 | $230.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $721.85 | $788.5239 | $788.54 | $788.60 | $788.40 | |