| 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 | $55.50 | 3.599% | $57.4974 | $57.50 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.83 | 12.808% | $74.2615 | $74.26 | $74.25 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.58 | 10.550% | $18.3292 | $18.33 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.85 | 6.188% | $253.63 | $253.63 | $253.65 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.77 | 7.522% | $193.2923 | $193.29 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.25 | 3.292% | $237.8298 | $237.83 | $237.85 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.69 | 12.478% | $17.6478 | $17.65 | $17.65 | $17.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.47 | $852.4880 | $852.49 | $852.55 | $852.40 | |