| 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 | $47.45 | 6.774% | $50.6643 | $50.66 | $50.65 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.93 | 4.134% | $112.3918 | $112.39 | $112.40 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.81 | 8.426% | $258.9321 | $258.93 | $258.95 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.30 | 10.448% | $189.1974 | $189.20 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.97 | 10.131% | $234.546 | $234.55 | $234.55 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.76 | 10.832% | $142.7073 | $142.71 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.39 | 6.234% | $250.0642 | $250.06 | $250.05 | $250.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.61 | $1,238.5031 | $1,238.50 | $1,238.50 | $1,238.50 | |