| 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 | $45.53 | 10.860% | $50.4746 | $50.47 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.43 | 12.756% | $171.874 | $171.87 | $171.85 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.85 | 9.445% | $155.2477 | $155.25 | $155.25 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.29 | 6.638% | $199.7223 | $199.72 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.48 | 3.605% | $246.0412 | $246.04 | $246.05 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.73 | 11.860% | $112.6766 | $112.68 | $112.70 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.68 | 6.708% | $6.061 | $6.06 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.99 | $942.0974 | $942.09 | $942.05 | $942.10 | |