| 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 | $46.96 | 8.295% | $50.8553 | $50.86 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.38 | 3.538% | $35.5964 | $35.60 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.55 | 13.331% | $83.355 | $83.36 | $83.35 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.99 | 6.371% | $198.9031 | $198.90 | $198.90 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.70 | 8.457% | $173.2058 | $173.21 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.85 | 8.577% | $7.4375 | $7.44 | $7.45 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.38 | 8.586% | $70.9935 | $70.99 | $71.00 | $71.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $573.81 | $620.3466 | $620.36 | $620.35 | $620.40 | |