| 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 | $53.59 | 6.457% | $57.0503 | $57.05 | $57.05 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.50 | 6.504% | $147.508 | $147.51 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.48 | 13.404% | $170.6503 | $170.65 | $170.65 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.80 | 4.747% | $129.6768 | $129.68 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.66 | 10.623% | $257.3755 | $257.38 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.82 | 7.258% | $45.9279 | $45.93 | $45.95 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.27 | 3.142% | $178.7141 | $178.71 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.12 | $986.9029 | $986.91 | $986.95 | $987.00 | |