| 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 | $49.60 | 5.810% | $52.4818 | $52.48 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.87 | 5.425% | $170.6514 | $170.65 | $170.65 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.92 | 11.174% | $98.8559 | $98.86 | $98.85 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.40 | 8.854% | $70.102 | $70.10 | $70.10 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.30 | 12.395% | $157.6902 | $157.69 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.70 | 13.171% | $84.5387 | $84.54 | $84.55 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.67 | 9.326% | $10.5718 | $10.57 | $10.55 | $10.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $589.46 | $644.8918 | $644.89 | $644.90 | $645.00 | |