| 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 | $46.86 | 6.305% | $49.8145 | $49.81 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.40 | 12.798% | $16.2429 | $16.24 | $16.25 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.46 | 9.502% | $30.0692 | $30.07 | $30.05 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.72 | 5.419% | $220.0305 | $220.03 | $220.05 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.42 | 3.742% | $184.0591 | $184.06 | $184.05 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.72 | 4.653% | $58.3127 | $58.31 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.97 | 13.644% | $210.2073 | $210.21 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $715.55 | $768.7362 | $768.73 | $768.70 | $768.70 | |