| 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 | $232.61 | 5.863% | $246.2479 | $246.25 | $246.25 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.96 | 3.217% | $49.5029 | $49.50 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.39 | 3.502% | $19.034 | $19.03 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.30 | 7.796% | $55.2993 | $55.30 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.87 | 12.628% | $118.113 | $118.11 | $118.10 | $118.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.64 | 11.217% | $9.6091 | $9.61 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.98 | 13.150% | $84.8399 | $84.84 | $84.85 | $84.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $538.75 | $582.6461 | $582.64 | $582.65 | $582.50 | |