| 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 | $45.63 | 8.683% | $49.5921 | $49.59 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.42 | 9.219% | $21.2103 | $21.21 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.49 | 6.534% | $14.3714 | $14.37 | $14.35 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.96 | 5.758% | $261.18 | $261.18 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.74 | 12.416% | $256.0162 | $256.02 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.77 | 3.651% | $57.8062 | $57.81 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.28 | 3.859% | $37.68 | $37.68 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $645.29 | $697.8562 | $697.86 | $697.85 | $697.90 | |