| 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 | $48.73 | 3.480% | $50.4258 | $50.43 | $50.45 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.29 | 12.779% | $135.6619 | $135.66 | $135.65 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.98 | 5.865% | $199.005 | $199.01 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.92 | 4.291% | $141.7523 | $141.75 | $141.75 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.56 | 3.214% | $203.9096 | $203.91 | $203.90 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.80 | 8.730% | $62.8459 | $62.85 | $62.85 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.32 | 12.423% | $183.6092 | $183.61 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.60 | $977.2097 | $977.22 | $977.20 | $977.20 | |