| 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 | $46.72 | 5.345% | $49.2172 | $49.22 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.58 | 13.337% | $32.3917 | $32.39 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.89 | 11.167% | $250.0035 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.63 | 6.515% | $78.427 | $78.43 | $78.45 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.67 | 12.769% | $137.206 | $137.21 | $137.20 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.42 | 4.323% | $160.0523 | $160.05 | $160.05 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.59 | 10.680% | $12.8278 | $12.83 | $12.85 | $12.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $660.50 | $720.1255 | $720.13 | $720.15 | $720.10 | |