| 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 | $48.60 | 5.645% | $51.3435 | $51.34 | $51.35 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.37 | 8.821% | $24.3433 | $24.34 | $24.35 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.50 | 11.467% | $256.9314 | $256.93 | $256.95 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.92 | 11.498% | $196.1473 | $196.15 | $196.15 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.29 | 8.270% | $27.3815 | $27.38 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.85 | 7.439% | $23.4754 | $23.48 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.48 | 9.495% | $203.0913 | $203.09 | $203.10 | $203.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $710.01 | $782.7137 | $782.71 | $782.80 | $782.60 | |