| 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 | $50.75 | 12.784% | $57.2379 | $57.24 | $57.25 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.32 | 4.448% | $155.9618 | $155.96 | $155.95 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.52 | 5.333% | $13.1877 | $13.19 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.92 | 10.287% | $12.0433 | $12.04 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.92 | 12.795% | $87.8899 | $87.89 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.91 | 8.709% | $255.3683 | $255.37 | $255.35 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.37 | 9.444% | $168.9487 | $168.95 | $168.95 | $168.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $690.71 | $750.6376 | $750.64 | $750.65 | $750.60 | |