| 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 | $46.43 | 8.700% | $50.4694 | $50.47 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.39 | 11.526% | $210.1038 | $210.10 | $210.10 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.96 | 8.348% | $84.4681 | $84.47 | $84.45 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.94 | 13.397% | $54.3625 | $54.36 | $54.35 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.28 | 9.597% | $184.4298 | $184.43 | $184.45 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.25 | 11.832% | $134.478 | $134.48 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.86 | 7.675% | $12.7703 | $12.77 | $12.75 | $12.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $661.11 | $731.0819 | $731.08 | $731.05 | $731.20 | |