| 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 | $46.47 | 8.753% | $50.5375 | $50.54 | $50.55 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.50 | 5.203% | $253.0132 | $253.01 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.74 | 12.696% | $89.8638 | $89.86 | $89.85 | $89.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.71 | 6.615% | $258.7653 | $258.77 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.91 | 8.335% | $233.9061 | $233.91 | $233.90 | $233.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.54 | 12.865% | $180.0648 | $180.06 | $180.05 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.95 | 6.586% | $163.0233 | $163.02 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.82 | $1,229.1740 | $1,229.17 | $1,229.10 | $1,229.20 | |