| 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 | $52.99 | 7.594% | $57.0141 | $57.01 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.75 | 13.536% | $129.1472 | $129.15 | $129.15 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.57 | 12.555% | $109.8199 | $109.82 | $109.80 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.57 | 9.331% | $108.8609 | $108.86 | $108.85 | $108.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.34 | 8.452% | $94.722 | $94.72 | $94.70 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.62 | 11.510% | $268.3154 | $268.32 | $268.30 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.34 | 3.216% | $71.57 | $71.57 | $71.55 | $71.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.18 | $839.4495 | $839.45 | $839.35 | $839.40 | |