| 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 | $45.58 | 13.589% | $51.7739 | $51.77 | $51.75 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.47 | 5.773% | $17.4208 | $17.42 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.46 | 3.585% | $238.722 | $238.72 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.99 | 3.862% | $260.6832 | $260.68 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.32 | 10.102% | $241.4757 | $241.48 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.81 | 13.207% | $208.0858 | $208.09 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.88 | 10.855% | $40.8833 | $40.88 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $983.51 | $1,059.0447 | $1,059.04 | $1,059.05 | $1,059.10 | |