| 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 | $50.87 | 12.138% | $57.0446 | $57.04 | $57.05 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.39 | 5.500% | $58.4365 | $58.44 | $58.45 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.86 | 3.202% | $258.8925 | $258.89 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.27 | 7.758% | $109.1265 | $109.13 | $109.15 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.74 | 10.138% | $47.073 | $47.07 | $47.05 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.37 | 6.821% | $263.1749 | $263.17 | $263.15 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.98 | 6.369% | $164.8507 | $164.85 | $164.85 | $164.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.48 | $958.5987 | $958.59 | $958.60 | $958.60 | |