| 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 | $47.99 | 5.145% | $50.4591 | $50.46 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.69 | 5.695% | $140.2467 | $140.25 | $140.25 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.27 | 12.357% | $55.3583 | $55.36 | $55.35 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.72 | 7.419% | $17.9605 | $17.96 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.28 | 5.543% | $155.4437 | $155.44 | $155.45 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.71 | 13.416% | $47.3058 | $47.31 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.85 | 11.115% | $205.3961 | $205.40 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $620.51 | $672.1702 | $672.18 | $672.15 | $672.20 | |