| 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 | $46.76 | 6.577% | $49.8354 | $49.84 | $49.85 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.52 | 3.422% | $159.8077 | $159.81 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.68 | 13.253% | $70.987 | $70.99 | $71.00 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.48 | 7.168% | $173.0549 | $173.05 | $173.05 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.97 | 5.127% | $43.0705 | $43.07 | $43.05 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.78 | 13.759% | $85.069 | $85.07 | $85.05 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.69 | 7.426% | $28.672 | $28.67 | $28.65 | $28.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $567.88 | $610.4965 | $610.50 | $610.45 | $610.60 | |