| 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 | $49.50 | 6.512% | $52.7234 | $52.72 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.86 | 3.684% | $55.8442 | $55.84 | $55.85 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.94 | 8.510% | $11.871 | $11.87 | $11.85 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.80 | 11.331% | $199.0598 | $199.06 | $199.05 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.26 | 6.268% | $217.063 | $217.06 | $217.05 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.26 | 4.617% | $144.6435 | $144.64 | $144.65 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.74 | 5.621% | $154.9883 | $154.99 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.36 | $836.1932 | $836.18 | $836.15 | $836.20 | |