| 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 | $46.50 | 6.609% | $49.5732 | $49.57 | $49.55 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.49 | 6.838% | $28.3014 | $28.30 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.44 | 3.863% | $93.9337 | $93.93 | $93.95 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.86 | 7.548% | $173.0017 | $173.00 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.73 | 11.347% | $142.2235 | $142.22 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.29 | 8.756% | $169.9748 | $169.97 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.52 | 5.576% | $95.5674 | $95.57 | $95.55 | $95.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $698.83 | $752.5757 | $752.56 | $752.50 | $752.60 | |