| 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 | $50.41 | 6.686% | $53.7804 | $53.78 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.85 | 5.843% | $23.1267 | $23.13 | $23.15 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.54 | 9.442% | $13.724 | $13.72 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.44 | 11.507% | $36.1729 | $36.17 | $36.15 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.71 | 9.316% | $7.3351 | $7.34 | $7.35 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.29 | 7.480% | $239.9921 | $239.99 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.37 | 8.396% | $114.2169 | $114.22 | $114.20 | $114.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $452.61 | $488.3481 | $488.35 | $488.35 | $488.30 | |