| 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 | $50.95 | 12.832% | $57.4879 | $57.49 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.77 | 12.571% | $84.1693 | $84.17 | $84.15 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.80 | 13.692% | $53.2079 | $53.21 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.46 | 8.320% | $115.3175 | $115.32 | $115.30 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.37 | 4.355% | $141.2654 | $141.27 | $141.25 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.64 | 9.198% | $273.6939 | $273.69 | $273.70 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.47 | 5.687% | $178.0509 | $178.05 | $178.05 | $178.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.46 | $903.1928 | $903.20 | $903.15 | $903.30 | |