| 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 | $47.79 | 6.385% | $50.8414 | $50.84 | $50.85 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.54 | 8.242% | $157.5354 | $157.54 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.63 | 11.723% | $66.6204 | $66.62 | $66.60 | $66.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.52 | 7.155% | $23.0598 | $23.06 | $23.05 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.29 | 3.473% | $150.3359 | $150.34 | $150.35 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.93 | 6.793% | $139.8241 | $139.82 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.31 | 11.590% | $279.3209 | $279.32 | $279.30 | $279.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.01 | $867.5379 | $867.54 | $867.50 | $867.40 | |