| 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 | $47.50 | 5.323% | $50.0284 | $50.03 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.50 | 3.241% | $123.373 | $123.37 | $123.35 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.27 | 7.530% | $95.992 | $95.99 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.26 | 5.254% | $178.1529 | $178.15 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.66 | 5.232% | $202.74 | $202.74 | $202.75 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.44 | 5.335% | $97.3717 | $97.37 | $97.35 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.72 | 10.595% | $256.2707 | $256.27 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.35 | $1,003.9287 | $1,003.92 | $1,003.90 | $1,004.00 | |