| 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 | $49.30 | 5.387% | $51.9558 | $51.96 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.90 | 4.130% | $71.7456 | $71.75 | $71.75 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.97 | 3.598% | $69.3796 | $69.38 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.96 | 4.606% | $248.9204 | $248.92 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.71 | 4.618% | $104.3146 | $104.31 | $104.30 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.32 | 10.319% | $79.7827 | $79.78 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.51 | 3.280% | $160.6107 | $160.61 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.67 | $786.7094 | $786.71 | $786.70 | $786.70 | |