| 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 | $51.40 | 10.834% | $56.9687 | $56.97 | $56.95 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.96 | 7.791% | $131.4619 | $131.46 | $131.45 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.66 | 13.464% | $38.192 | $38.19 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.43 | 4.358% | $159.0729 | $159.07 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.94 | 3.787% | $226.1934 | $226.19 | $226.20 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.27 | 10.284% | $57.6454 | $57.65 | $57.65 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.88 | 13.450% | $268.7404 | $268.74 | $268.75 | $268.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.54 | $938.2747 | $938.27 | $938.25 | $938.30 | |