| 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 | $49.39 | 5.850% | $52.2793 | $52.28 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.80 | 12.666% | $21.1812 | $21.18 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.56 | 10.826% | $248.8709 | $248.87 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.61 | 9.615% | $126.7259 | $126.73 | $126.75 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.64 | 7.271% | $65.0491 | $65.05 | $65.05 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.26 | 3.827% | $19.9971 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.67 | 13.645% | $262.1449 | $262.14 | $262.15 | $262.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $718.93 | $796.2484 | $796.25 | $796.30 | $796.20 | |