| 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 | $82.74 | 5.735% | $87.4851 | $87.49 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.62 | 5.127% | $70.0356 | $70.04 | $70.05 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.53 | 9.793% | $52.1846 | $52.18 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.77 | 13.313% | $207.1022 | $207.10 | $207.10 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.94 | 10.496% | $77.2809 | $77.28 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.59 | 8.188% | $57.9779 | $57.98 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.86 | 11.873% | $14.3869 | $14.39 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $516.05 | $566.4532 | $566.46 | $566.55 | $566.50 | |