| 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 | $47.90 | 6.376% | $50.9541 | $50.95 | $50.95 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.96 | 12.115% | $72.8299 | $72.83 | $72.85 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.39 | 3.305% | $168.79 | $168.79 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.66 | 13.172% | $246.3302 | $246.33 | $246.35 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.39 | 13.652% | $79.9996 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.74 | 3.254% | $61.6839 | $61.68 | $61.70 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.57 | 12.380% | $35.4784 | $35.48 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $655.61 | $716.0661 | $716.06 | $716.15 | $716.10 | |