| 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 | $50.47 | 6.725% | $53.8641 | $53.86 | $53.85 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.53 | 10.447% | $92.2564 | $92.26 | $92.25 | $92.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.53 | 9.442% | $70.6229 | $70.62 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.55 | 5.356% | $64.8466 | $64.85 | $64.85 | $64.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.60 | 5.592% | $74.548 | $74.55 | $74.55 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.78 | 4.483% | $146.0463 | $146.05 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.82 | 7.679% | $255.0054 | $255.01 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $707.28 | $757.1897 | $757.20 | $757.15 | $757.10 | |