| 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 | $51.53 | 11.362% | $57.3848 | $57.38 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.41 | 8.763% | $215.7967 | $215.80 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.62 | 5.700% | $40.8213 | $40.82 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.40 | 6.325% | $120.5726 | $120.57 | $120.55 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.78 | 6.235% | $112.3754 | $112.38 | $112.40 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.31 | 5.868% | $51.1448 | $51.14 | $51.15 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.70 | 8.196% | $143.5761 | $143.58 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $688.75 | $741.6717 | $741.67 | $741.70 | $741.70 | |