| 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 | $46.87 | 8.502% | $50.8549 | $50.85 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.88 | 13.642% | $90.7772 | $90.78 | $90.80 | $90.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.91 | 13.517% | $44.1695 | $44.17 | $44.15 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.27 | 13.263% | $197.3834 | $197.38 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.57 | 13.607% | $168.7859 | $168.79 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.44 | 12.256% | $180.1035 | $180.10 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.81 | 3.464% | $141.5491 | $141.55 | $141.55 | $141.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.75 | $873.6235 | $873.62 | $873.65 | $873.70 | |