| 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 | $53.90 | 5.714% | $56.9798 | $56.98 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.79 | 7.372% | $80.3035 | $80.30 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.50 | 4.675% | $253.8369 | $253.84 | $253.85 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.79 | 6.808% | $177.077 | $177.08 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.54 | 4.784% | $155.6462 | $155.65 | $155.65 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.93 | 5.549% | $79.0879 | $79.09 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.27 | 3.800% | $175.7023 | $175.70 | $175.70 | $175.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.72 | $978.6336 | $978.64 | $978.70 | $978.60 | |