| 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 | $48.40 | 6.225% | $51.4129 | $51.41 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.88 | 13.616% | $272.5421 | $272.54 | $272.55 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.55 | 6.290% | $147.2648 | $147.26 | $147.25 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.99 | 9.113% | $8.7181 | $8.72 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.84 | 3.843% | $201.2893 | $201.29 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.77 | 13.536% | $58.7776 | $58.78 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.47 | 13.508% | $250.2511 | $250.25 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.90 | $990.2559 | $990.25 | $990.25 | $990.30 | |