| 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 | $46.80 | 6.542% | $49.8617 | $49.86 | $49.85 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.33 | 9.137% | $70.2078 | $70.21 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.29 | 7.211% | $131.1083 | $131.11 | $131.10 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.35 | 11.179% | $198.2877 | $198.29 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.87 | 5.152% | $257.4857 | $257.49 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.88 | 7.314% | $159.7691 | $159.77 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.60 | 4.226% | $205.9506 | $205.95 | $205.95 | $206.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.12 | $1,072.6709 | $1,072.68 | $1,072.65 | $1,072.80 | |