| 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 | $50.65 | 13.495% | $57.4852 | $57.49 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.98 | 6.565% | $120.3971 | $120.40 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.34 | 6.203% | $215.9532 | $215.95 | $215.95 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.40 | 7.293% | $18.669 | $18.67 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.51 | 13.311% | $271.3912 | $271.39 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.31 | 10.343% | $227.6486 | $227.65 | $227.65 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.61 | 8.795% | $197.5826 | $197.58 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.80 | $1,109.1269 | $1,109.13 | $1,109.15 | $1,109.20 | |