| 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 | $52.84 | 9.345% | $57.7779 | $57.78 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.49 | 11.411% | $87.4465 | $87.45 | $87.45 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.40 | 7.103% | $211.4213 | $211.42 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.62 | 8.351% | $154.5302 | $154.53 | $154.55 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.93 | 5.728% | $260.0169 | $260.02 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.26 | 5.341% | $83.4933 | $83.49 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.91 | 12.475% | $276.5873 | $276.59 | $276.60 | $276.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.45 | $1,131.2734 | $1,131.28 | $1,131.30 | $1,131.20 | |