| 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 | $44.88 | 12.221% | $50.3648 | $50.36 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.34 | 6.155% | $21.5919 | $21.59 | $21.60 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.77 | 7.744% | $235.7115 | $235.71 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.56 | 4.566% | $145.9323 | $145.93 | $145.95 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.67 | 10.615% | $63.7917 | $63.79 | $63.80 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.42 | 6.727% | $266.1985 | $266.20 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.41 | 12.811% | $88.4551 | $88.46 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.05 | $872.0458 | $872.04 | $872.05 | $872.10 | |