| 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 | $48.41 | 5.392% | $51.0203 | $51.02 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.55 | 7.293% | $37.0697 | $37.07 | $37.05 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.57 | 7.846% | $18.9485 | $18.95 | $18.95 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.72 | 7.434% | $228.5336 | $228.53 | $228.55 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.55 | 8.223% | $8.1708 | $8.17 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.72 | 10.579% | $212.0021 | $212.00 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.99 | 13.523% | $171.4084 | $171.41 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $663.51 | $727.1534 | $727.15 | $727.10 | $727.10 | |