| 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 | $47.87 | 5.736% | $50.6158 | $50.62 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.64 | 9.325% | $60.8284 | $60.83 | $60.85 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.28 | 4.239% | $259.847 | $259.85 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.90 | 6.170% | $86.9532 | $86.95 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.32 | 6.430% | $84.4203 | $84.42 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.98 | 9.576% | $129.2778 | $129.28 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.79 | 13.693% | $231.695 | $231.70 | $231.70 | $231.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.78 | $903.6375 | $903.65 | $903.65 | $903.60 | |