| 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 | $185.48 | 10.232% | $204.4583 | $204.46 | $204.45 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.83 | 3.619% | $21.5838 | $21.58 | $21.60 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.37 | 7.261% | $39.0108 | $39.01 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.51 | 13.843% | $220.2976 | $220.30 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.44 | 12.360% | $12.854 | $12.85 | $12.85 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.34 | 12.282% | $13.8556 | $13.86 | $13.85 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.79 | 12.546% | $50.4094 | $50.41 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $504.76 | $562.4695 | $562.47 | $562.45 | $562.60 | |