| 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 | $50.33 | 12.266% | $56.5035 | $56.50 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.70 | 3.839% | $73.4142 | $73.41 | $73.40 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.83 | 12.769% | $79.8743 | $79.87 | $79.85 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.61 | 5.293% | $11.1716 | $11.17 | $11.15 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.81 | 6.621% | $258.8865 | $258.89 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.39 | 13.276% | $179.4179 | $179.42 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.85 | 8.254% | $116.7519 | $116.75 | $116.75 | $116.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $711.52 | $776.0199 | $776.01 | $775.95 | $776.10 | |