| 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 | $45.26 | 10.810% | $50.1526 | $50.15 | $50.15 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.32 | 4.807% | $59.0273 | $59.03 | $59.05 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.75 | 10.713% | $176.864 | $176.86 | $176.85 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.88 | 4.745% | $73.1958 | $73.20 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.37 | 7.500% | $257.3228 | $257.32 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.73 | 12.219% | $266.7782 | $266.78 | $266.80 | $266.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.62 | 10.631% | $245.1804 | $245.18 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.93 | $1,128.5211 | $1,128.52 | $1,128.55 | $1,128.60 | |