| 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 | $45.62 | 12.375% | $51.2655 | $51.27 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.64 | 5.479% | $17.5517 | $17.55 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.77 | 8.771% | $220.555 | $220.56 | $220.55 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.25 | 3.690% | $255.3366 | $255.34 | $255.35 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.58 | 7.720% | $26.4776 | $26.48 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.71 | 9.254% | $120.9551 | $120.96 | $120.95 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.83 | 7.332% | $167.2555 | $167.26 | $167.25 | $167.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.40 | $859.3970 | $859.42 | $859.40 | $859.60 | |