| 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 | $47.75 | 5.834% | $50.5357 | $50.54 | $50.55 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.38 | 7.189% | $76.5115 | $76.51 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.89 | 3.231% | $69.0512 | $69.05 | $69.05 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.74 | 5.390% | $115.655 | $115.66 | $115.65 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.79 | 3.511% | $119.8554 | $119.86 | $119.85 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.49 | 13.648% | $165.3465 | $165.35 | $165.35 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.43 | 8.614% | $67.8077 | $67.81 | $67.80 | $67.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $619.47 | $664.7630 | $664.78 | $664.75 | $664.80 | |