| 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 | $47.28 | 5.226% | $49.7509 | $49.75 | $49.75 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.79 | 8.481% | $18.214 | $18.21 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.46 | 5.296% | $15.2258 | $15.23 | $15.25 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.65 | 12.560% | $256.2428 | $256.24 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.33 | 11.620% | $229.1893 | $229.19 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.63 | 8.534% | $15.8785 | $15.88 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.88 | 9.720% | $131.5323 | $131.53 | $131.55 | $131.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $646.02 | $716.0336 | $716.03 | $716.10 | $716.00 | |