| 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 | $50.50 | 12.838% | $56.9832 | $56.98 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.25 | 4.870% | $71.5738 | $71.57 | $71.55 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.64 | 4.518% | $221.2019 | $221.20 | $221.20 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.51 | 4.298% | $138.2053 | $138.21 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.79 | 3.650% | $131.4178 | $131.42 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.79 | 5.858% | $258.0712 | $258.07 | $258.05 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.26 | 4.185% | $203.4316 | $203.43 | $203.45 | $203.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.74 | $1,080.8848 | $1,080.88 | $1,080.85 | $1,080.90 | |