| 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 | $49.57 | 7.679% | $53.3765 | $53.38 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.60 | 4.400% | $72.6624 | $72.66 | $72.65 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.47 | 9.245% | $37.6568 | $37.66 | $37.65 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.99 | 4.813% | $115.2838 | $115.28 | $115.30 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.88 | 13.579% | $236.108 | $236.11 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.33 | 5.736% | $74.3641 | $74.36 | $74.35 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.81 | 9.739% | $56.8558 | $56.86 | $56.85 | $56.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $593.65 | $646.3074 | $646.31 | $646.30 | $646.50 | |