| 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 | $50.69 | 7.488% | $54.4857 | $54.49 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.63 | 3.703% | $48.3567 | $48.36 | $48.35 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.34 | 3.529% | $191.8806 | $191.88 | $191.90 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.35 | 9.707% | $22.3254 | $22.33 | $22.35 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.69 | 5.689% | $47.2324 | $47.23 | $47.25 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.38 | 3.155% | $252.0902 | $252.09 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.33 | 7.525% | $169.1691 | $169.17 | $169.15 | $169.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.41 | $785.5401 | $785.55 | $785.60 | $785.60 | |