| 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 | $50.87 | 7.389% | $54.6288 | $54.63 | $54.65 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.81 | 8.784% | $41.1312 | $41.13 | $41.15 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.33 | 10.122% | $37.8049 | $37.80 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.39 | 9.184% | $181.6713 | $181.67 | $181.65 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.85 | 6.739% | $218.6548 | $218.65 | $218.65 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.44 | 11.574% | $17.227 | $17.23 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.61 | 6.847% | $31.6374 | $31.64 | $31.65 | $31.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $539.30 | $582.7554 | $582.75 | $582.80 | $582.70 | |