| 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 | $5.60 | 12.743% | $6.3136 | $6.31 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.61 | 5.239% | $47.9995 | $48.00 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.73 | 9.775% | $7.3879 | $7.39 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.91 | 10.265% | $254.6129 | $254.61 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.73 | 13.705% | $141.8242 | $141.82 | $141.80 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.71 | 9.415% | $18.2832 | $18.28 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.41 | 13.208% | $16.3133 | $16.31 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $444.70 | $492.7346 | $492.72 | $492.70 | $492.70 | |