| 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 | $47.57 | 6.270% | $50.5526 | $50.55 | $50.55 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.32 | 9.665% | $23.3806 | $23.38 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.68 | 10.439% | $25.0476 | $25.05 | $25.05 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.40 | 7.180% | $244.7991 | $244.80 | $244.80 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.56 | 12.256% | $212.7925 | $212.79 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.68 | 8.668% | $213.7282 | $213.73 | $213.75 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.96 | 7.117% | $99.576 | $99.58 | $99.60 | $99.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.17 | $869.8766 | $869.88 | $869.95 | $869.90 | |