| 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 | $43.55 | 6.750% | $46.4896 | $46.49 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.92 | 11.450% | $79.0403 | $79.04 | $79.05 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.47 | 12.702% | $59.1347 | $59.13 | $59.15 | $59.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.29 | 5.759% | $212.8823 | $212.88 | $212.90 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.68 | 8.327% | $218.4739 | $218.47 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.55 | 4.832% | $40.4127 | $40.41 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.42 | 12.793% | $57.9982 | $58.00 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.88 | $714.4317 | $714.42 | $714.45 | $714.40 | |