| 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 | $46.69 | 12.274% | $52.4207 | $52.42 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.50 | 7.779% | $40.4171 | $40.42 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.70 | 4.624% | $19.5647 | $19.56 | $19.55 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.74 | 6.727% | $116.0549 | $116.05 | $116.05 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.63 | 5.623% | $216.1363 | $216.14 | $216.15 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.29 | 6.292% | $49.2026 | $49.20 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.28 | 10.133% | $275.6409 | $275.64 | $275.65 | $275.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $712.83 | $769.4372 | $769.43 | $769.40 | $769.40 | |