| 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 | 9.864% | $56.9645 | $56.96 | $56.95 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.82 | 4.638% | $37.4813 | $37.48 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.81 | 11.306% | $45.424 | $45.42 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.35 | 3.802% | $135.3059 | $135.31 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.61 | 7.373% | $261.5714 | $261.57 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.59 | 12.278% | $263.393 | $263.39 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.88 | 4.800% | $98.3862 | $98.39 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.91 | $898.5263 | $898.52 | $898.50 | $898.60 | |