| 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 | $46.86 | 6.780% | $50.0371 | $50.04 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.44 | 12.585% | $73.6756 | $73.68 | $73.70 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.44 | 13.827% | $99.5303 | $99.53 | $99.55 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.75 | 13.628% | $144.0235 | $144.02 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.54 | 10.262% | $39.1871 | $39.19 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.49 | 8.278% | $133.7125 | $133.71 | $133.70 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.81 | 12.377% | $27.8807 | $27.88 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $510.33 | $568.0468 | $568.05 | $568.10 | $568.00 | |