| 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 | $51.41 | 10.851% | $56.9885 | $56.99 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.55 | 7.182% | $24.1695 | $24.17 | $24.15 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.98 | 12.159% | $12.3151 | $12.32 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.30 | 4.419% | $156.9418 | $156.94 | $156.95 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.97 | 8.353% | $42.2252 | $42.23 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.47 | 3.243% | $177.0308 | $177.03 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.73 | 9.664% | $84.1452 | $84.15 | $84.15 | $84.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $522.41 | $553.8161 | $553.83 | $553.85 | $553.70 | |