| 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 | $45.93 | 12.288% | $51.5739 | $51.57 | $51.55 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.73 | 6.300% | $169.793 | $169.79 | $169.80 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.62 | 3.404% | $214.6874 | $214.69 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.72 | 6.523% | $21.0063 | $21.01 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.61 | 7.615% | $68.4539 | $68.45 | $68.45 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.78 | 10.239% | $81.3343 | $81.33 | $81.35 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.25 | 7.448% | $88.376 | $88.38 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $652.64 | $695.2248 | $695.22 | $695.25 | $695.30 | |