| 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 | $53.55 | 7.145% | $57.3761 | $57.38 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.43 | 6.567% | $48.4134 | $48.41 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.70 | 13.313% | $24.5889 | $24.59 | $24.60 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.50 | 12.695% | $242.8577 | $242.86 | $242.85 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.85 | 9.166% | $38.0444 | $38.04 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.52 | 4.837% | $251.1056 | $251.11 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.98 | 10.193% | $121.1903 | $121.19 | $121.20 | $121.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.53 | $783.5764 | $783.58 | $783.60 | $783.60 | |