| 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 | $53.40 | 9.559% | $58.5045 | $58.50 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.93 | 12.290% | $48.2061 | $48.21 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.31 | 7.269% | $141.9276 | $141.93 | $141.95 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.40 | 13.472% | $253.4964 | $253.50 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.74 | 8.720% | $11.6765 | $11.68 | $11.70 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.74 | 10.152% | $240.9465 | $240.95 | $240.95 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.73 | 3.828% | $35.0212 | $35.02 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $715.25 | $789.7788 | $789.79 | $789.80 | $789.70 | |