| 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 | $47.47 | 6.191% | $50.4089 | $50.41 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.74 | 5.574% | $28.2305 | $28.23 | $28.25 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.82 | 6.724% | $56.3716 | $56.37 | $56.35 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.96 | 7.380% | $244.7834 | $244.78 | $244.80 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.80 | 12.283% | $132.2694 | $132.27 | $132.25 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.74 | 10.521% | $57.1836 | $57.18 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.32 | 10.218% | $25.7028 | $25.70 | $25.70 | $25.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $547.85 | $594.9502 | $594.94 | $594.95 | $595.00 | |