| 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 | $47.74 | 6.503% | $50.8445 | $50.84 | $50.85 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.62 | 10.326% | $34.8851 | $34.89 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.46 | 8.714% | $27.6786 | $27.68 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.30 | 12.627% | $235.7283 | $235.73 | $235.75 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.40 | 5.221% | $207.7063 | $207.71 | $207.70 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.32 | 5.737% | $78.5837 | $78.58 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.62 | 5.658% | $101.0302 | $101.03 | $101.05 | $101.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.46 | $736.4567 | $736.46 | $736.55 | $736.40 | |