| 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 | $47.30 | 8.713% | $51.4212 | $51.42 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.83 | 7.594% | $45.0066 | $45.01 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.48 | 9.423% | $188.7328 | $188.73 | $188.75 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.99 | 7.505% | $75.2427 | $75.24 | $75.25 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.83 | 5.303% | $163.0406 | $163.04 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.96 | 8.642% | $14.08 | $14.08 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.41 | 13.839% | $101.7834 | $101.78 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $588.80 | $639.3073 | $639.30 | $639.35 | $639.20 | |