| 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 | $48.89 | 3.511% | $50.6065 | $50.61 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.67 | 11.759% | $54.3931 | $54.39 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.83 | 8.798% | $121.6688 | $121.67 | $121.65 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.51 | 10.450% | $6.0858 | $6.09 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.49 | 12.835% | $185.6023 | $185.60 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.99 | 5.738% | $151.1948 | $151.19 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.92 | 4.313% | $14.5204 | $14.52 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $536.30 | $584.0717 | $584.07 | $584.05 | $584.10 | |