| 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 | $46.93 | 6.625% | $50.0391 | $50.04 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.76 | 5.595% | $69.4393 | $69.44 | $69.45 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.73 | 10.529% | $78.1772 | $78.18 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.60 | 11.441% | $270.3559 | $270.36 | $270.35 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.44 | 10.377% | $31.3912 | $31.39 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.77 | 11.490% | $30.9608 | $30.96 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.90 | 4.292% | $76.0289 | $76.03 | $76.05 | $76.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $555.13 | $606.3924 | $606.40 | $606.45 | $606.40 | |