| 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 | $47.87 | 5.230% | $50.3736 | $50.37 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.88 | 8.197% | $82.0999 | $82.10 | $82.10 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.97 | 12.509% | $20.2179 | $20.22 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.51 | 3.700% | $225.5579 | $225.56 | $225.55 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.61 | 10.294% | $128.6138 | $128.61 | $128.60 | $128.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.59 | 6.346% | $242.0329 | $242.03 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.75 | 7.357% | $125.3393 | $125.34 | $125.35 | $125.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.18 | $874.2353 | $874.23 | $874.20 | $874.20 | |