| 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 | $48.26 | 4.590% | $50.4751 | $50.48 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.70 | 9.523% | $157.3846 | $157.38 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.37 | 5.562% | $84.8402 | $84.84 | $84.85 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.30 | 5.509% | $129.0375 | $129.04 | $129.05 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.39 | 9.804% | $195.8794 | $195.88 | $195.90 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.93 | 3.796% | $92.3058 | $92.31 | $92.30 | $92.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.79 | 13.430% | $182.3841 | $182.38 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.74 | $892.3067 | $892.31 | $892.40 | $892.30 | |