| 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 | $47.96 | 12.700% | $54.0509 | $54.05 | $54.05 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.84 | 11.571% | $14.3257 | $14.33 | $14.35 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.25 | 12.373% | $256.4914 | $256.49 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.89 | 7.448% | $184.6924 | $184.69 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.65 | 8.185% | $37.4861 | $37.49 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.85 | 5.440% | $79.9762 | $79.98 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.62 | 5.437% | $231.5607 | $231.56 | $231.55 | $231.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.06 | $858.5834 | $858.59 | $858.65 | $858.70 | |