| 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 | $50.72 | 9.380% | $55.4775 | $55.48 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.99 | 5.511% | $35.8632 | $35.86 | $35.85 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.50 | 8.735% | $181.0438 | $181.04 | $181.05 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.90 | 4.379% | $217.0039 | $217.00 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.31 | 7.642% | $62.7661 | $62.77 | $62.75 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.73 | 13.690% | $182.7339 | $182.73 | $182.75 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.76 | 3.606% | $112.6819 | $112.68 | $112.70 | $112.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.91 | $847.5703 | $847.56 | $847.60 | $847.60 | |