| 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 | $47.84 | 8.386% | $51.8519 | $51.85 | $51.85 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.28 | 12.798% | $73.6345 | $73.63 | $73.65 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.82 | 8.236% | $157.8297 | $157.83 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.78 | 6.456% | $115.8028 | $115.80 | $115.80 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.42 | 10.193% | $35.7246 | $35.72 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.45 | 8.116% | $83.7358 | $83.74 | $83.75 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.76 | 3.800% | $96.2849 | $96.28 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $570.35 | $614.8642 | $614.85 | $614.90 | $614.80 | |