| 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 | $49.66 | 5.606% | $52.4439 | $52.44 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.32 | 3.468% | $49.9957 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.84 | 9.669% | $68.916 | $68.92 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.46 | 11.854% | $40.782 | $40.78 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.86 | 11.574% | $129.2696 | $129.27 | $129.25 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.49 | 10.203% | $276.0475 | $276.05 | $276.05 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.25 | 5.204% | $161.2251 | $161.23 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.88 | $778.6798 | $778.69 | $778.70 | $778.60 | |