| 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 | $50.83 | 12.590% | $57.2295 | $57.23 | $57.25 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.29 | 13.608% | $252.5392 | $252.54 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.97 | 7.707% | $143.218 | $143.22 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.26 | 3.750% | $216.0698 | $216.07 | $216.05 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.80 | 6.625% | $178.9168 | $178.92 | $178.90 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.81 | 4.436% | $30.088 | $30.09 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.63 | 11.813% | $48.784 | $48.78 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.59 | $926.8453 | $926.85 | $926.85 | $926.80 | |