| 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 | $45.70 | 11.562% | $50.9838 | $50.98 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.91 | 9.400% | $15.2175 | $15.22 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.25 | 8.726% | $51.373 | $51.37 | $51.35 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.61 | 12.778% | $110.0826 | $110.08 | $110.10 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.86 | 3.284% | $15.348 | $15.35 | $15.35 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.98 | 11.758% | $236.9046 | $236.90 | $236.90 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.90 | 13.165% | $202.4522 | $202.45 | $202.45 | $202.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $610.21 | $682.3617 | $682.35 | $682.35 | $682.40 | |