| 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 | $49.95 | 3.442% | $51.6693 | $51.67 | $51.65 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.85 | 4.595% | $59.4623 | $59.46 | $59.45 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.55 | 10.469% | $178.4627 | $178.46 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.28 | 3.161% | $73.5332 | $73.53 | $73.55 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.76 | 13.606% | $258.749 | $258.75 | $258.75 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.30 | 5.708% | $257.1876 | $257.19 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.31 | 7.236% | $17.4902 | $17.49 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.00 | $896.5543 | $896.55 | $896.55 | $896.60 | |