| 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 | $49.92 | 3.596% | $51.7151 | $51.72 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.80 | 12.245% | $89.5715 | $89.57 | $89.55 | $89.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.45 | 9.158% | $69.2608 | $69.26 | $69.25 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.35 | 12.533% | $141.0601 | $141.06 | $141.05 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.59 | 12.208% | $246.3975 | $246.40 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.70 | 6.781% | $173.7327 | $173.73 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.66 | 13.750% | $67.8633 | $67.86 | $67.85 | $67.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.47 | $839.6010 | $839.60 | $839.55 | $839.70 | |