| 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 | $47.39 | 8.499% | $51.4177 | $51.42 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.90 | 3.780% | $116.1298 | $116.13 | $116.15 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.91 | 13.828% | $70.4709 | $70.47 | $70.45 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.41 | 12.728% | $278.9003 | $278.90 | $278.90 | $278.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.51 | 6.799% | $18.7005 | $18.70 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.45 | 12.860% | $124.6539 | $124.65 | $124.65 | $124.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.96 | 7.235% | $32.1276 | $32.13 | $32.15 | $32.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $626.53 | $692.4007 | $692.40 | $692.40 | $692.40 | |