| 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 | $50.85 | 12.654% | $57.2846 | $57.28 | $57.30 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.50 | 12.346% | $140.9942 | $140.99 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.97 | 11.400% | $177.0926 | $177.09 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.65 | 9.139% | $270.2827 | $270.28 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.26 | 10.398% | $207.8353 | $207.84 | $207.85 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.39 | 11.589% | $243.6992 | $243.70 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.55 | 7.872% | $42.6634 | $42.66 | $42.65 | $42.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.17 | $1,139.8520 | $1,139.84 | $1,139.90 | $1,139.90 | |