| 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 | $48.57 | 7.400% | $52.1642 | $52.16 | $52.15 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.26 | 8.524% | $68.6523 | $68.65 | $68.65 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.46 | 11.314% | $183.067 | $183.07 | $183.05 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.34 | 13.664% | $190.2053 | $190.21 | $190.20 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.84 | 6.769% | $74.5675 | $74.57 | $74.55 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.33 | 11.293% | $158.4033 | $158.40 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.48 | 13.388% | $257.935 | $257.94 | $257.95 | $257.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.28 | $984.9946 | $985.00 | $984.95 | $985.10 | |