| 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 | $49.35 | 4.805% | $51.7213 | $51.72 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.29 | 6.825% | $69.746 | $69.75 | $69.75 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.53 | 10.445% | $38.1367 | $38.14 | $38.15 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.66 | 12.294% | $168.0592 | $168.06 | $168.05 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.65 | 12.828% | $281.6751 | $281.68 | $281.70 | $281.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.92 | 6.748% | $173.9138 | $173.91 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.25 | 3.720% | $16.8545 | $16.85 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.65 | $800.1066 | $800.11 | $800.10 | $800.10 | |