| 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 | $49.46 | 6.520% | $52.6848 | $52.68 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.51 | 4.212% | $68.2693 | $68.27 | $68.25 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.50 | 10.611% | $121.119 | $121.12 | $121.10 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.53 | 5.651% | $11.1251 | $11.13 | $11.15 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.57 | 11.591% | $243.9044 | $243.90 | $243.90 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.56 | 12.296% | $8.4896 | $8.49 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.54 | 5.212% | $181.5328 | $181.53 | $181.55 | $181.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $633.67 | $687.1250 | $687.12 | $687.15 | $687.10 | |