| 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 | $48.40 | 5.715% | $51.1661 | $51.17 | $51.15 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.28 | 9.407% | $37.5047 | $37.50 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.47 | 5.497% | $39.5297 | $39.53 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.90 | 8.354% | $162.4226 | $162.42 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.35 | 12.223% | $120.4714 | $120.47 | $120.45 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.27 | 9.426% | $17.8036 | $17.80 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.83 | 13.274% | $241.0811 | $241.08 | $241.10 | $241.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $606.50 | $669.9792 | $669.97 | $669.95 | $670.00 | |