| 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 | $52.59 | 7.256% | $56.4059 | $56.41 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.45 | 8.422% | $44.9409 | $44.94 | $44.95 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.82 | 3.800% | $258.2752 | $258.28 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.54 | 5.698% | $10.0836 | $10.08 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.76 | 4.615% | $145.1638 | $145.16 | $145.15 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.72 | 11.598% | $53.2546 | $53.25 | $53.25 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.60 | 10.668% | $212.0399 | $212.04 | $212.05 | $212.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.48 | $780.1639 | $780.16 | $780.20 | $780.20 | |