| 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 | $47.62 | 6.823% | $50.8691 | $50.87 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.60 | 7.723% | $46.9672 | $46.97 | $46.95 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.44 | 10.715% | $273.9532 | $273.95 | $273.95 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.52 | 11.259% | $176.3678 | $176.37 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.48 | 8.642% | $151.5339 | $151.53 | $151.55 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.75 | 6.766% | $226.077 | $226.08 | $226.10 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.93 | 6.453% | $189.4118 | $189.41 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.34 | $1,115.1800 | $1,115.18 | $1,115.15 | $1,115.30 | |