| 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 | $79.56 | 6.235% | $84.5206 | $84.52 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.72 | 12.610% | $50.3592 | $50.36 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.68 | 12.306% | $46.8091 | $46.81 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.88 | 12.477% | $247.3144 | $247.31 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.51 | 6.141% | $264.8324 | $264.83 | $264.85 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.68 | 8.659% | $141.9956 | $142.00 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.57 | 12.645% | $116.6664 | $116.67 | $116.65 | $116.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.60 | $952.4977 | $952.50 | $952.45 | $952.50 | |