| 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 | $48.72 | 5.694% | $51.4941 | $51.49 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.54 | 5.738% | $85.1614 | $85.16 | $85.15 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.73 | 3.394% | $73.1306 | $73.13 | $73.15 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.29 | 7.181% | $59.2604 | $59.26 | $59.25 | $59.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.32 | 8.143% | $56.5804 | $56.58 | $56.60 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.40 | 8.778% | $265.8534 | $265.85 | $265.85 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.97 | 3.651% | $255.9869 | $255.99 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.97 | $847.4672 | $847.46 | $847.50 | $847.60 | |