| 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 | $45.57 | 9.453% | $49.8777 | $49.88 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.32 | 13.123% | $73.8919 | $73.89 | $73.90 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.36 | 9.722% | $62.9365 | $62.94 | $62.95 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.51 | 12.206% | $159.9048 | $159.90 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.33 | 6.528% | $197.4283 | $197.43 | $197.45 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.50 | 13.673% | $23.303 | $23.30 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.64 | 8.591% | $86.4819 | $86.48 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $596.23 | $653.8241 | $653.82 | $653.90 | $653.80 | |