| 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 | $52.33 | 10.332% | $57.7367 | $57.74 | $57.75 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.25 | 11.487% | $21.4612 | $21.46 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.83 | 7.109% | $56.5857 | $56.59 | $56.60 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.66 | 4.323% | $55.9797 | $55.98 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.45 | 4.405% | $256.2621 | $256.26 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.47 | 8.702% | $219.0019 | $219.00 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.40 | 5.633% | $224.3645 | $224.36 | $224.35 | $224.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.39 | $891.3918 | $891.39 | $891.40 | $891.50 | |