| 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 | $50.79 | 12.364% | $57.0697 | $57.07 | $57.05 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.87 | 9.329% | $207.583 | $207.58 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.77 | 10.723% | $267.695 | $267.70 | $267.70 | $267.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.86 | 3.241% | $35.9898 | $35.99 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.65 | 9.450% | $41.2079 | $41.21 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.99 | 5.374% | $165.4266 | $165.43 | $165.45 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.99 | 10.272% | $241.4847 | $241.48 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.92 | $1,016.4567 | $1,016.46 | $1,016.50 | $1,016.50 | |