| 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 | $45.41 | 12.689% | $51.1721 | $51.17 | $51.15 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.77 | 5.543% | $17.6996 | $17.70 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.73 | 11.520% | $279.6141 | $279.61 | $279.60 | $279.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.85 | 3.769% | $72.4826 | $72.48 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.68 | 12.684% | $132.6065 | $132.61 | $132.60 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.79 | 6.495% | $22.1403 | $22.14 | $22.15 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.26 | 9.583% | $148.222 | $148.22 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.49 | $723.9372 | $723.93 | $723.90 | $723.90 | |