| 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 | $53.84 | 6.754% | $57.4764 | $57.48 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.83 | 4.341% | $46.7761 | $46.78 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.39 | 6.467% | $245.2893 | $245.29 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.97 | 3.857% | $155.7543 | $155.75 | $155.75 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.63 | 13.491% | $268.5538 | $268.55 | $268.55 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.77 | 13.182% | $174.04 | $174.04 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.51 | 8.509% | $150.2958 | $150.30 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.94 | $1,098.1857 | $1,098.19 | $1,098.25 | $1,098.30 | |