| 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 | $51.60 | 10.457% | $56.9958 | $57.00 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.80 | 12.476% | $204.4814 | $204.48 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.72 | 11.209% | $94.2163 | $94.22 | $94.20 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.34 | 7.350% | $185.007 | $185.01 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.82 | 11.243% | $147.753 | $147.75 | $147.75 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.44 | 3.583% | $77.1072 | $77.11 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.53 | 4.574% | $80.0305 | $80.03 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.25 | $845.5912 | $845.60 | $845.60 | $845.60 | |