| 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 | $47.79 | 7.394% | $51.3236 | $51.32 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.42 | 9.136% | $23.3769 | $23.38 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.67 | 10.764% | $21.7873 | $21.79 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.88 | 10.331% | $190.7402 | $190.74 | $190.75 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.45 | 8.599% | $127.5495 | $127.55 | $127.55 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.64 | 13.836% | $237.5074 | $237.51 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.50 | 8.352% | $5.9594 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $593.35 | $658.2443 | $658.25 | $658.25 | $658.20 | |