| 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 | $43.72 | 12.720% | $49.2812 | $49.28 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.85 | 5.382% | $24.0798 | $24.08 | $24.10 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.59 | 3.125% | $126.4209 | $126.42 | $126.40 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.70 | 12.557% | $19.9226 | $19.92 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.86 | 13.509% | $18.0025 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.34 | 11.430% | $7.0647 | $7.06 | $7.05 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.70 | 8.779% | $240.0753 | $240.08 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $449.76 | $484.8470 | $484.84 | $484.85 | $484.90 | |