| 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 | $48.90 | 3.765% | $50.7411 | $50.74 | $50.75 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.56 | 3.488% | $95.7885 | $95.79 | $95.80 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.80 | 13.322% | $97.2303 | $97.23 | $97.25 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.36 | 12.406% | $129.6716 | $129.67 | $129.65 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.91 | 3.736% | $134.7634 | $134.76 | $134.75 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.98 | 8.519% | $88.9639 | $88.96 | $88.95 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.28 | 10.105% | $262.3582 | $262.36 | $262.35 | $262.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.79 | $859.5170 | $859.51 | $859.50 | $859.60 | |