| 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 | $44.61 | 8.240% | $48.2859 | $48.29 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.35 | 12.736% | $261.9421 | $261.94 | $261.95 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.34 | 9.200% | $142.3313 | $142.33 | $142.35 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.50 | 11.673% | $16.1926 | $16.19 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.36 | 4.344% | $10.81 | $10.81 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.30 | 12.309% | $56.4914 | $56.49 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.75 | 12.261% | $144.536 | $144.54 | $144.55 | $144.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $611.21 | $680.5893 | $680.59 | $680.65 | $680.50 | |