| 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 | $48.91 | 4.548% | $51.1344 | $51.13 | $51.15 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.56 | 5.272% | $178.4992 | $178.50 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.66 | 12.506% | $87.3722 | $87.37 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.92 | 11.756% | $18.9091 | $18.91 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.74 | 9.300% | $72.9468 | $72.95 | $72.95 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.69 | 10.754% | $80.5071 | $80.51 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.68 | 4.149% | $242.3339 | $242.33 | $242.35 | $242.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $685.16 | $731.7027 | $731.70 | $731.70 | $731.60 | |