| 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 | $51.75 | 9.621% | $56.7289 | $56.73 | $56.75 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.58 | 3.499% | $259.3478 | $259.35 | $259.35 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.88 | 4.632% | $52.1904 | $52.19 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.85 | 6.738% | $227.1918 | $227.19 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.69 | 5.173% | $147.9679 | $147.97 | $147.95 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.97 | 12.651% | $58.5447 | $58.54 | $58.55 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.44 | 10.555% | $230.4408 | $230.44 | $230.45 | $230.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.16 | $1,032.4123 | $1,032.41 | $1,032.45 | $1,032.30 | |