| 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 | $51.99 | 12.590% | $58.5355 | $58.54 | $58.55 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.99 | 11.622% | $71.4269 | $71.43 | $71.45 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.27 | 10.169% | $204.1101 | $204.11 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.78 | 5.543% | $218.2418 | $218.24 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.88 | 3.424% | $101.2314 | $101.23 | $101.25 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.43 | 6.240% | $85.4488 | $85.45 | $85.45 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.34 | 13.845% | $130.1704 | $130.17 | $130.15 | $130.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.68 | $869.1649 | $869.17 | $869.20 | $869.00 | |