| 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 | $47.35 | 6.475% | $50.4159 | $50.42 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.53 | 13.447% | $261.5294 | $261.53 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.82 | 6.148% | $233.3345 | $233.33 | $233.35 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.52 | 6.842% | $34.745 | $34.75 | $34.75 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.40 | 7.306% | $190.3608 | $190.36 | $190.35 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.73 | 6.181% | $8.2078 | $8.21 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.41 | 8.118% | $45.8528 | $45.85 | $45.85 | $45.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $757.76 | $824.4462 | $824.45 | $824.45 | $824.40 | |