| 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 | $46.50 | 7.870% | $50.1596 | $50.16 | $50.15 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.63 | 7.849% | $12.5428 | $12.54 | $12.55 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.85 | 6.392% | $236.0307 | $236.03 | $236.05 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.82 | 5.531% | $57.8521 | $57.85 | $57.85 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.68 | 5.161% | $72.2246 | $72.22 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.94 | 12.696% | $161.0877 | $161.09 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.43 | 12.169% | $240.524 | $240.52 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.85 | $830.4215 | $830.41 | $830.40 | $830.40 | |