| 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 | $52.79 | 8.853% | $57.4635 | $57.46 | $57.45 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.55 | 12.687% | $249.658 | $249.66 | $249.65 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.50 | 3.551% | $74.039 | $74.04 | $74.05 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.62 | 13.246% | $197.7502 | $197.75 | $197.75 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.30 | 5.271% | $217.1741 | $217.17 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.38 | 7.513% | $87.4941 | $87.49 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.99 | 6.582% | $156.6649 | $156.66 | $156.65 | $156.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.13 | $1,040.2438 | $1,040.23 | $1,040.20 | $1,040.40 | |