| 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 | $221.58 | 10.771% | $245.4464 | $245.45 | $245.45 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.85 | 5.660% | $7.2377 | $7.24 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.69 | 12.381% | $50.2231 | $50.22 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.39 | 10.762% | $130.0235 | $130.02 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.46 | 10.165% | $18.1332 | $18.13 | $18.15 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.86 | 9.526% | $22.8471 | $22.85 | $22.85 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.85 | 8.385% | $101.7193 | $101.72 | $101.70 | $101.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $521.68 | $575.6303 | $575.63 | $575.60 | $575.40 | |