| 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 | $48.70 | 5.682% | $51.4671 | $51.47 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.64 | 6.190% | $86.6935 | $86.69 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.77 | 4.354% | $244.9919 | $244.99 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.89 | 6.490% | $258.6536 | $258.65 | $258.65 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.86 | 12.184% | $41.351 | $41.35 | $41.35 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.94 | 9.500% | $17.4543 | $17.45 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.99 | 7.595% | $209.7995 | $209.80 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $855.79 | $910.4109 | $910.40 | $910.40 | $910.60 | |