| 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 | $55.85 | 3.588% | $57.8539 | $57.85 | $57.85 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.91 | 8.822% | $49.9602 | $49.96 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.88 | 3.368% | $237.6224 | $237.62 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.38 | 9.159% | $21.155 | $21.16 | $21.15 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.76 | 9.328% | $238.0727 | $238.07 | $238.05 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.67 | 12.798% | $184.6165 | $184.62 | $184.60 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.61 | 13.772% | $58.7177 | $58.72 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.06 | $847.9984 | $848.00 | $847.90 | $848.10 | |