| 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 | $78.76 | 5.710% | $83.2572 | $83.26 | $83.25 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.52 | 3.153% | $47.9868 | $47.99 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.77 | 4.864% | $143.4225 | $143.42 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.33 | 12.811% | $119.9519 | $119.95 | $119.95 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.25 | 7.358% | $16.3721 | $16.37 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.97 | 10.741% | $102.9559 | $102.96 | $102.95 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.46 | 5.565% | $36.3777 | $36.38 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $511.06 | $550.3241 | $550.33 | $550.30 | $550.50 | |