| 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 | $47.78 | 5.850% | $50.5751 | $50.58 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.29 | 13.453% | $79.7461 | $79.75 | $79.75 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.31 | 6.122% | $188.1649 | $188.16 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.43 | 9.707% | $186.9736 | $186.97 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.55 | 4.428% | $85.161 | $85.16 | $85.15 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.81 | 10.847% | $156.0837 | $156.08 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.29 | 9.769% | $148.5065 | $148.51 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.46 | $895.2109 | $895.21 | $895.20 | $895.30 | |