| 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 | 9.634% | $51.8788 | $51.88 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.27 | 6.372% | $66.2378 | $66.24 | $66.25 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.93 | 9.219% | $42.519 | $42.52 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.42 | 10.467% | $55.6975 | $55.70 | $55.70 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.44 | 9.412% | $120.8346 | $120.83 | $120.85 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.66 | 6.212% | $24.0676 | $24.07 | $24.05 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.87 | 4.181% | $195.7248 | $195.72 | $195.70 | $195.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $519.91 | $556.9601 | $556.96 | $556.95 | $556.90 | |