| 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 | $48.29 | 3.480% | $49.9705 | $49.97 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.85 | 4.716% | $196.709 | $196.71 | $196.70 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.76 | 12.320% | $15.4552 | $15.46 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.78 | 12.219% | $232.0464 | $232.05 | $232.05 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.30 | 10.286% | $55.4739 | $55.47 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.76 | 11.228% | $114.2979 | $114.30 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.96 | 12.716% | $245.6758 | $245.68 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.70 | $909.6287 | $909.64 | $909.60 | $909.70 | |