| 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 | $45.85 | 8.165% | $49.5937 | $49.59 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.96 | 5.235% | $125.1876 | $125.19 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.38 | 4.110% | $225.2732 | $225.27 | $225.25 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.84 | 13.763% | $19.1577 | $19.16 | $19.15 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.90 | 13.322% | $31.6168 | $31.62 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.99 | 9.196% | $108.0931 | $108.09 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.85 | 10.401% | $81.5311 | $81.53 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $598.77 | $640.4532 | $640.45 | $640.45 | $640.50 | |