| 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 | $51.91 | 9.784% | $56.9889 | $56.99 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.28 | 12.399% | $45.2743 | $45.27 | $45.25 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.37 | 12.865% | $16.2187 | $16.22 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.96 | 4.813% | $252.5574 | $252.56 | $252.55 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.79 | 9.755% | $190.7432 | $190.74 | $190.75 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.77 | 7.163% | $109.0598 | $109.06 | $109.05 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.78 | 6.643% | $200.2542 | $200.25 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.86 | $871.0965 | $871.09 | $871.05 | $871.20 | |