| 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 | $52.47 | 11.348% | $58.4243 | $58.42 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.26 | 6.845% | $30.1944 | $30.19 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.50 | 13.467% | $7.3754 | $7.38 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.86 | 3.438% | $255.347 | $255.35 | $255.35 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.58 | 4.344% | $53.8206 | $53.82 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.37 | 11.829% | $170.3938 | $170.39 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.81 | 12.349% | $155.9516 | $155.95 | $155.95 | $156.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $676.85 | $731.5071 | $731.50 | $731.50 | $731.50 | |