| 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 | $52.50 | 11.268% | $58.4157 | $58.42 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.35 | 4.661% | $32.8112 | $32.81 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.61 | 6.844% | $159.8493 | $159.85 | $159.85 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.91 | 7.279% | $183.3505 | $183.35 | $183.35 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.51 | 7.643% | $13.4661 | $13.47 | $13.45 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.86 | 7.523% | $254.679 | $254.68 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.72 | 12.700% | $44.7644 | $44.76 | $44.75 | $44.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $693.46 | $747.3362 | $747.34 | $747.30 | $747.40 | |