| 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 | $46.95 | 6.192% | $49.8571 | $49.86 | $49.85 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.94 | 6.552% | $171.4848 | $171.48 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.42 | 13.830% | $42.5952 | $42.60 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.80 | 13.127% | $71.0438 | $71.04 | $71.05 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.69 | 12.286% | $157.9752 | $157.98 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.87 | 10.311% | $202.8288 | $202.83 | $202.85 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.64 | 7.185% | $181.8286 | $181.83 | $181.85 | $181.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.31 | $877.6135 | $877.62 | $877.70 | $877.60 | |