| 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 | $48.40 | 3.570% | $50.1279 | $50.13 | $50.15 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.32 | 11.517% | $107.4132 | $107.41 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.98 | 11.197% | $35.5608 | $35.56 | $35.55 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.34 | 4.479% | $257.3736 | $257.37 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.54 | 8.519% | $174.2164 | $174.22 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.71 | 12.727% | $31.2367 | $31.24 | $31.25 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.56 | 6.741% | $5.9348 | $5.93 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $616.85 | $661.8634 | $661.86 | $661.85 | $661.80 | |