| 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 | $46.85 | 9.760% | $51.4226 | $51.42 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.39 | 3.684% | $40.8411 | $40.84 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.44 | 7.434% | $119.7244 | $119.72 | $119.70 | $119.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.40 | 5.135% | $249.5905 | $249.59 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.87 | 13.562% | $283.7574 | $283.76 | $283.75 | $283.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.53 | 3.366% | $30.524 | $30.52 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.73 | 5.384% | $77.6996 | $77.70 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.21 | $853.5596 | $853.55 | $853.50 | $853.50 | |