| 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 | $47.88 | 5.297% | $50.4162 | $50.42 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.52 | 12.843% | $192.4199 | $192.42 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.49 | 3.816% | $82.5233 | $82.52 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.60 | 7.299% | $266.7453 | $266.75 | $266.75 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.53 | 11.534% | $104.3178 | $104.32 | $104.30 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.57 | 9.788% | $149.9375 | $149.94 | $149.95 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.79 | 3.474% | $236.7382 | $236.74 | $236.75 | $236.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.38 | $1,083.0982 | $1,083.11 | $1,083.05 | $1,082.90 | |