| 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 | $51.85 | 13.273% | $58.7321 | $58.73 | $58.75 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.35 | 3.826% | $76.1564 | $76.16 | $76.15 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.91 | 10.384% | $144.5037 | $144.50 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.77 | 6.690% | $158.7227 | $158.72 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.34 | 10.479% | $124.1121 | $124.11 | $124.10 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.99 | 4.630% | $77.4157 | $77.42 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.99 | 12.456% | $257.513 | $257.51 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.20 | $897.1557 | $897.15 | $897.10 | $897.10 | |