| 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 | $52.93 | 8.702% | $57.536 | $57.54 | $57.55 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.75 | 10.821% | $173.7119 | $173.71 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.85 | 11.485% | $80.102 | $80.10 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.90 | 13.441% | $234.7094 | $234.71 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.27 | 10.434% | $235.5226 | $235.52 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.76 | 11.657% | $259.8928 | $259.89 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.43 | 4.761% | $218.3534 | $218.35 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.89 | $1,259.8281 | $1,259.82 | $1,259.80 | $1,259.80 | |