| 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 | $52.78 | 8.731% | $57.3882 | $57.39 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.98 | 7.757% | $13.9869 | $13.99 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.89 | 6.583% | $77.6883 | $77.69 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.62 | 3.789% | $175.009 | $175.01 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.40 | 9.133% | $5.8932 | $5.89 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.53 | 8.521% | $7.0864 | $7.09 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.91 | 11.617% | $178.4867 | $178.49 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $479.11 | $515.5387 | $515.55 | $515.60 | $515.60 | |