| 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 | $51.64 | 11.334% | $57.4929 | $57.49 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.49 | 7.657% | $207.229 | $207.23 | $207.25 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.35 | 7.259% | $217.0386 | $217.04 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.58 | 5.218% | $211.0463 | $211.05 | $211.05 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.91 | 9.226% | $256.5828 | $256.58 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.85 | 13.560% | $81.5929 | $81.59 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.32 | 9.439% | $265.1926 | $265.19 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,196.14 | $1,296.1751 | $1,296.17 | $1,296.25 | $1,296.10 | |