| 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 | $50.39 | 11.547% | $56.2085 | $56.21 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.34 | 4.321% | $78.5954 | $78.60 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.39 | 9.355% | $47.4491 | $47.45 | $47.45 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.70 | 5.489% | $219.1007 | $219.10 | $219.10 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.35 | 10.697% | $131.0099 | $131.01 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.90 | 13.334% | $122.2874 | $122.29 | $122.30 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.59 | 11.669% | $193.8462 | $193.85 | $193.85 | $193.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.66 | $848.4972 | $848.51 | $848.50 | $848.40 | |