| 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 | $50.99 | 3.390% | $52.7186 | $52.72 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.79 | 6.514% | $59.4242 | $59.42 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.71 | 3.651% | $49.4519 | $49.45 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.47 | 10.466% | $186.1021 | $186.10 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.39 | 8.859% | $107.1064 | $107.11 | $107.10 | $107.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.36 | 4.701% | $175.2276 | $175.23 | $175.25 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.52 | 10.624% | $272.7103 | $272.71 | $272.70 | $272.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.23 | $902.7411 | $902.74 | $902.70 | $902.70 | |