| 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 | $46.64 | 5.538% | $49.2229 | $49.22 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.50 | 13.424% | $260.3081 | $260.31 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.99 | 9.678% | $38.3763 | $38.38 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.64 | 11.623% | $145.8243 | $145.82 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.72 | 5.236% | $136.5121 | $136.51 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.97 | 3.129% | $75.2532 | $75.25 | $75.25 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.61 | 9.575% | $114.6264 | $114.63 | $114.65 | $114.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.07 | $820.1233 | $820.12 | $820.10 | $820.10 | |