| 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 | $51.29 | 11.178% | $57.0232 | $57.02 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.76 | 5.497% | $173.8169 | $173.82 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.79 | 8.237% | $48.4794 | $48.48 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.67 | 11.608% | $87.802 | $87.80 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.53 | 7.283% | $42.409 | $42.41 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.95 | 9.430% | $80.9235 | $80.92 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.77 | 9.314% | $19.4251 | $19.43 | $19.45 | $19.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $470.76 | $509.8791 | $509.88 | $509.85 | $509.80 | |