| 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 | $47.32 | 5.351% | $49.8521 | $49.85 | $49.85 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.65 | 4.231% | $36.116 | $36.12 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.49 | 7.775% | $17.7721 | $17.77 | $17.75 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.42 | 13.652% | $240.2831 | $240.28 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.67 | 10.719% | $191.1785 | $191.18 | $191.20 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.77 | 11.317% | $9.7625 | $9.76 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.94 | 4.102% | $69.6859 | $69.69 | $69.70 | $69.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $558.26 | $614.6502 | $614.65 | $614.65 | $614.80 | |