| 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 | $48.42 | 6.227% | $51.4351 | $51.44 | $51.45 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.31 | 6.340% | $21.5977 | $21.60 | $21.60 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.93 | 11.344% | $119.0601 | $119.06 | $119.05 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.54 | 10.125% | $216.4397 | $216.44 | $216.45 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.62 | 7.171% | $79.971 | $79.97 | $79.95 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.70 | 5.346% | $172.4514 | $172.45 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.88 | 3.396% | $27.7928 | $27.79 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $637.40 | $688.7478 | $688.75 | $688.75 | $688.80 | |