| 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 | $50.77 | 5.743% | $53.6857 | $53.69 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.42 | 9.745% | $217.756 | $217.76 | $217.75 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.86 | 9.202% | $6.3992 | $6.40 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.91 | 7.327% | $184.5058 | $184.51 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.82 | 9.414% | $57.7925 | $57.79 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.54 | 4.350% | $260.395 | $260.40 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.90 | 12.830% | $78.8682 | $78.87 | $78.85 | $78.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.22 | $859.4024 | $859.42 | $859.40 | $859.50 | |