| 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 | $46.70 | 7.433% | $50.1712 | $50.17 | $50.15 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.84 | 10.330% | $24.0961 | $24.10 | $24.10 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.67 | 5.682% | $88.4241 | $88.42 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.65 | 6.192% | $19.8048 | $19.80 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.27 | 4.467% | $219.6628 | $219.66 | $219.65 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.39 | 4.760% | $107.2638 | $107.26 | $107.25 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.72 | 6.326% | $32.6633 | $32.66 | $32.65 | $32.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $514.24 | $542.0861 | $542.07 | $542.00 | $542.20 | |