| 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 | $47.32 | 3.205% | $48.8366 | $48.84 | $48.85 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.85 | 8.203% | $84.236 | $84.24 | $84.25 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.45 | 12.809% | $94.1391 | $94.14 | $94.15 | $94.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.92 | 6.869% | $20.2196 | $20.22 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.28 | 9.301% | $65.8866 | $65.89 | $65.90 | $65.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.36 | 8.298% | $77.2815 | $77.28 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.40 | 10.560% | $263.575 | $263.58 | $263.60 | $263.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $597.58 | $654.1744 | $654.19 | $654.25 | $654.10 | |