| 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 | $9.96 | 5.464% | $10.5042 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.44 | 8.666% | $49.3778 | $49.38 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.52 | 11.584% | $183.578 | $183.58 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.68 | 5.151% | $261.4895 | $261.49 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.88 | 3.453% | $35.0499 | $35.05 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.26 | 13.151% | $28.5819 | $28.58 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.70 | 11.269% | $58.6388 | $58.64 | $58.65 | $58.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $580.44 | $627.2201 | $627.22 | $627.30 | $627.20 | |