| 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 | $45.80 | 9.775% | $50.277 | $50.28 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.70 | 12.228% | $197.1846 | $197.18 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.74 | 7.736% | $69.7483 | $69.75 | $69.75 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.97 | 12.725% | $20.2567 | $20.26 | $20.25 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.70 | 5.102% | $11.2459 | $11.25 | $11.25 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.42 | 7.342% | $139.9954 | $140.00 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.53 | 8.701% | $167.9757 | $167.98 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $599.86 | $656.6836 | $656.70 | $656.75 | $656.70 | |