| 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 | $50.99 | 12.390% | $57.3077 | $57.31 | $57.30 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.30 | 7.379% | $260.1793 | $260.18 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.50 | 8.273% | $90.408 | $90.41 | $90.40 | $90.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.57 | 13.396% | $66.416 | $66.42 | $66.40 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.70 | 11.122% | $98.5652 | $98.57 | $98.55 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.37 | 6.318% | $223.6612 | $223.66 | $223.65 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.34 | 10.341% | $46.7184 | $46.72 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.77 | $843.2558 | $843.27 | $843.20 | $843.30 | |