| 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 | $45.43 | 10.392% | $50.1511 | $50.15 | $50.15 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.32 | 7.783% | $27.2907 | $27.29 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.32 | 12.551% | $258.102 | $258.10 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.81 | 3.500% | $9.1184 | $9.12 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.66 | 8.723% | $6.1537 | $6.15 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.89 | 5.442% | $130.6321 | $130.63 | $130.65 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.74 | 4.609% | $229.8678 | $229.87 | $229.85 | $229.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.17 | $711.3158 | $711.31 | $711.30 | $711.40 | |