| 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 | $51.40 | 11.807% | $57.4688 | $57.47 | $57.45 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.39 | 3.535% | $106.0095 | $106.01 | $106.00 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.86 | 6.324% | $106.1751 | $106.18 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.46 | 6.795% | $107.2863 | $107.29 | $107.30 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.47 | 4.235% | $80.7509 | $80.75 | $80.75 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.91 | 8.289% | $103.86 | $103.86 | $103.85 | $103.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.51 | 12.302% | $20.7871 | $20.79 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $546.00 | $582.3377 | $582.35 | $582.35 | $582.50 | |