| 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 | $48.34 | 7.286% | $51.8621 | $51.86 | $51.85 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.82 | 3.848% | $80.8145 | $80.81 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.97 | 11.480% | $203.975 | $203.98 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.74 | 13.286% | $20.0969 | $20.10 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.44 | 7.407% | $180.9164 | $180.92 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.36 | 3.388% | $7.6094 | $7.61 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.63 | 10.746% | $53.8558 | $53.86 | $53.85 | $53.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $551.30 | $599.1301 | $599.14 | $599.10 | $599.20 | |