| 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 | $53.35 | 6.796% | $56.9757 | $56.98 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.42 | 6.472% | $57.9421 | $57.94 | $57.95 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.63 | 8.378% | $117.731 | $117.73 | $117.75 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.55 | 4.379% | $141.4857 | $141.49 | $141.50 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.29 | 4.429% | $150.6806 | $150.68 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.84 | 8.296% | $57.2236 | $57.22 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.40 | 8.408% | $257.3606 | $257.36 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.48 | $839.3993 | $839.40 | $839.45 | $839.40 | |