| 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 | $57.29 | 5.251% | $60.2983 | $60.30 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.25 | 13.833% | $117.5326 | $117.53 | $117.55 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.39 | 12.462% | $40.9249 | $40.92 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.41 | 6.503% | $256.0439 | $256.04 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.95 | 12.471% | $102.2924 | $102.29 | $102.30 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.62 | 11.375% | $201.1655 | $201.17 | $201.15 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.72 | 10.382% | $271.2307 | $271.23 | $271.25 | $271.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.63 | $1,049.4883 | $1,049.48 | $1,049.50 | $1,049.40 | |