| 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 | $47.32 | 10.175% | $52.1348 | $52.13 | $52.15 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.79 | 12.705% | $16.6691 | $16.67 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.67 | 10.291% | $226.8355 | $226.84 | $226.85 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.99 | 7.707% | $143.2395 | $143.24 | $143.25 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.27 | 6.111% | $27.8754 | $27.88 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.69 | 3.551% | $62.8451 | $62.85 | $62.85 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.45 | 8.256% | $17.8081 | $17.81 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $504.18 | $547.4075 | $547.42 | $547.45 | $547.30 | |