| 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 | $49.60 | 5.695% | $52.4247 | $52.42 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.88 | 12.717% | $77.6395 | $77.64 | $77.65 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.71 | 9.766% | $17.2442 | $17.24 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.31 | 4.857% | $257.2247 | $257.22 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.58 | 5.749% | $112.7073 | $112.71 | $112.70 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.81 | 4.479% | $181.5949 | $181.59 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.95 | 7.104% | $251.6408 | $251.64 | $251.65 | $251.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.84 | $950.4761 | $950.46 | $950.45 | $950.30 | |