| 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 | $49.45 | 6.528% | $52.6781 | $52.68 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.47 | 4.225% | $58.8559 | $58.86 | $58.85 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.94 | 10.382% | $45.1904 | $45.19 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.87 | 3.692% | $215.5446 | $215.54 | $215.55 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.38 | 9.644% | $24.5383 | $24.54 | $24.55 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.77 | 9.485% | $127.8456 | $127.85 | $127.85 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.87 | 9.379% | $245.9606 | $245.96 | $245.95 | $246.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $718.75 | $770.6135 | $770.62 | $770.65 | $770.60 | |