| 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 | $45.71 | 8.329% | $49.5172 | $49.52 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.63 | 6.834% | $125.6688 | $125.67 | $125.65 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.92 | 9.276% | $73.1275 | $73.13 | $73.15 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.74 | 7.667% | $240.8941 | $240.89 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.78 | 12.807% | $16.6729 | $16.67 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.85 | 13.255% | $212.7495 | $212.75 | $212.75 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.91 | 12.666% | $120.4512 | $120.45 | $120.45 | $120.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.54 | $839.0812 | $839.08 | $839.05 | $839.10 | |