| 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 | $52.77 | 12.546% | $59.3905 | $59.39 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.81 | 9.274% | $40.2238 | $40.22 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.49 | 5.773% | $252.258 | $252.26 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.56 | 12.378% | $207.4048 | $207.40 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.64 | 5.701% | $182.4822 | $182.48 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.57 | 7.728% | $138.5059 | $138.51 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.39 | 8.553% | $232.7268 | $232.73 | $232.75 | $232.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.23 | $1,112.9920 | $1,112.99 | $1,113.00 | $1,113.00 | |