| 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 | $43.78 | 12.384% | $49.2017 | $49.20 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.49 | 8.522% | $49.3667 | $49.37 | $49.35 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.78 | 3.585% | $21.525 | $21.53 | $21.55 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.94 | 8.378% | $153.8317 | $153.83 | $153.85 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.95 | 10.349% | $87.1205 | $87.12 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.86 | 7.141% | $139.1333 | $139.13 | $139.15 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.89 | 12.497% | $126.9979 | $127.00 | $127.00 | $127.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $573.69 | $627.1768 | $627.18 | $627.20 | $627.10 | |