| 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 | $52.34 | 9.845% | $57.4929 | $57.49 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.94 | 11.744% | $278.1755 | $278.18 | $278.20 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.94 | 10.169% | $48.4083 | $48.41 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.79 | 8.749% | $35.6588 | $35.66 | $35.65 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.45 | 11.650% | $11.6674 | $11.67 | $11.65 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.69 | 7.505% | $181.3502 | $181.35 | $181.35 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.33 | 6.760% | $220.2779 | $220.28 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.48 | $833.0310 | $833.04 | $833.05 | $833.20 | |