| 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 | $47.83 | 5.736% | $50.5735 | $50.57 | $50.55 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.33 | 6.451% | $50.3833 | $50.38 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.73 | 13.455% | $271.9857 | $271.99 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.53 | 5.863% | $52.4339 | $52.43 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.69 | 13.644% | $165.5679 | $165.57 | $165.55 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.43 | 12.818% | $20.7924 | $20.79 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.60 | 11.423% | $70.865 | $70.87 | $70.85 | $70.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $612.14 | $682.6017 | $682.60 | $682.60 | $682.70 | |