| 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 | $50.38 | 13.598% | $57.2307 | $57.23 | $57.25 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.95 | 10.518% | $257.4517 | $257.45 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.86 | 3.579% | $50.6087 | $50.61 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.90 | 5.433% | $59.9914 | $59.99 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.50 | 13.387% | $234.1442 | $234.14 | $234.15 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.31 | 3.757% | $79.177 | $79.18 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.39 | 3.389% | $121.3683 | $121.37 | $121.35 | $121.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.29 | $859.9720 | $859.97 | $860.00 | $860.00 | |