| 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 | $51.96 | 13.573% | $59.0125 | $59.01 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.95 | 10.662% | $78.5147 | $78.51 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.76 | 7.580% | $133.141 | $133.14 | $133.15 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.41 | 8.211% | $234.1794 | $234.18 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.71 | 8.856% | $81.3263 | $81.33 | $81.35 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.91 | 5.864% | $125.8829 | $125.88 | $125.90 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.36 | 12.274% | $277.721 | $277.72 | $277.70 | $277.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.06 | $989.7778 | $989.77 | $989.80 | $989.70 | |