| 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 | $45.29 | 4.625% | $47.3847 | $47.38 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.74 | 6.343% | $210.2826 | $210.28 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.97 | 8.557% | $140.006 | $140.01 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.97 | 13.118% | $75.7551 | $75.76 | $75.75 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.61 | 4.335% | $128.9685 | $128.97 | $128.95 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.30 | 12.722% | $21.7553 | $21.76 | $21.75 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.30 | 9.793% | $191.3692 | $191.37 | $191.35 | $191.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.18 | $815.5214 | $815.53 | $815.50 | $815.70 | |