| 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 | $50.50 | 12.801% | $56.9645 | $56.96 | $56.95 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.35 | 5.465% | $77.3586 | $77.36 | $77.35 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.32 | 10.209% | $31.2112 | $31.21 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.42 | 13.347% | $277.0427 | $277.04 | $277.05 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.94 | 7.769% | $245.6487 | $245.65 | $245.65 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.27 | 13.152% | $217.5574 | $217.56 | $217.55 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.53 | 10.757% | $51.5352 | $51.54 | $51.55 | $51.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.33 | $957.3183 | $957.32 | $957.30 | $957.30 | |