| 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 | $52.73 | 11.520% | $58.8045 | $58.80 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.92 | 7.605% | $39.7278 | $39.73 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.58 | 10.516% | $260.3536 | $260.35 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.54 | 12.284% | $281.3163 | $281.32 | $281.30 | $281.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.50 | 3.708% | $52.3725 | $52.37 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.57 | 6.714% | $200.1634 | $200.16 | $200.15 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.41 | 5.472% | $64.7704 | $64.77 | $64.75 | $64.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $875.25 | $957.5085 | $957.50 | $957.45 | $957.60 | |