| 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 | $47.84 | 11.533% | $53.3574 | $53.36 | $53.35 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.26 | 4.660% | $6.5517 | $6.55 | $6.55 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.52 | 3.337% | $245.446 | $245.45 | $245.45 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.85 | 13.259% | $201.4311 | $201.43 | $201.45 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.34 | 9.394% | $158.9932 | $158.99 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.89 | 10.609% | $18.6819 | $18.68 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.88 | 10.146% | $169.4927 | $169.49 | $169.50 | $169.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.58 | $853.9540 | $853.95 | $854.00 | $854.00 | |