| 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 | $46.60 | 6.853% | $49.7935 | $49.79 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.90 | 10.791% | $75.2271 | $75.23 | $75.25 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.89 | 10.730% | $156.0075 | $156.01 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.70 | 11.559% | $216.0898 | $216.09 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.84 | 4.663% | $207.0653 | $207.07 | $207.05 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.30 | 8.500% | $69.7655 | $69.77 | $69.75 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.50 | 10.831% | $213.3497 | $213.35 | $213.35 | $213.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.73 | $987.2984 | $987.31 | $987.30 | $987.30 | |