| 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 | $49.35 | 5.566% | $52.0968 | $52.10 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.29 | 6.258% | $59.8126 | $59.81 | $59.80 | $59.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.38 | 12.165% | $23.9809 | $23.98 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.83 | 13.246% | $179.8686 | $179.87 | $179.85 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.50 | 6.462% | $86.7665 | $86.77 | $86.75 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.96 | 13.594% | $212.3753 | $212.38 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.84 | 3.116% | $30.7698 | $30.77 | $30.75 | $30.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $584.15 | $645.6705 | $645.68 | $645.65 | $645.80 | |