| 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 | $50.51 | 13.390% | $57.2733 | $57.27 | $57.25 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.36 | 6.425% | $107.8724 | $107.87 | $107.85 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.89 | 12.308% | $267.1695 | $267.17 | $267.15 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.80 | 3.607% | $136.554 | $136.55 | $136.55 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.33 | 12.743% | $29.6852 | $29.69 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.74 | 10.387% | $243.6683 | $243.67 | $243.65 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.93 | 3.176% | $198.0257 | $198.03 | $198.05 | $198.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.56 | $1,040.2484 | $1,040.25 | $1,040.20 | $1,040.40 | |