| 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 | $51.79 | 12.865% | $58.4528 | $58.45 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.43 | 12.525% | $34.2414 | $34.24 | $34.25 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.66 | 11.271% | $153.1757 | $153.18 | $153.20 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.92 | 5.361% | $41.0065 | $41.01 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.93 | 5.566% | $81.2119 | $81.21 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.64 | 9.139% | $132.7567 | $132.76 | $132.75 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.53 | 8.405% | $213.0483 | $213.05 | $213.05 | $213.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $653.90 | $713.8933 | $713.90 | $713.90 | $713.90 | |