| 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 | $45.42 | 10.713% | $50.2858 | $50.29 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.73 | 6.440% | $92.3154 | $92.32 | $92.30 | $92.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.97 | 7.356% | $19.2919 | $19.29 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.56 | 9.553% | $140.8413 | $140.84 | $140.85 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.50 | 13.284% | $6.2306 | $6.23 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.62 | 10.855% | $88.2628 | $88.26 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.97 | 12.302% | $244.7847 | $244.78 | $244.80 | $244.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $581.77 | $642.0125 | $642.01 | $642.05 | $642.00 | |