| 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 | $45.27 | 11.186% | $50.3339 | $50.33 | $50.35 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.95 | 6.580% | $147.0271 | $147.03 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.47 | 10.461% | $270.044 | $270.04 | $270.05 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.80 | 4.399% | $16.495 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.33 | 3.663% | $32.4776 | $32.48 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.40 | 5.830% | $175.0428 | $175.04 | $175.05 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.41 | 5.556% | $145.0445 | $145.04 | $145.05 | $145.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.63 | $836.4649 | $836.46 | $836.55 | $836.30 | |