| 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 | $48.40 | 3.637% | $50.1603 | $50.16 | $50.15 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.75 | 12.454% | $90.8066 | $90.81 | $90.80 | $90.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.54 | 12.866% | $87.5163 | $87.52 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.97 | 12.675% | $239.9639 | $239.96 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.78 | 4.779% | $140.1733 | $140.17 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.89 | 13.743% | $176.1765 | $176.18 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.90 | 13.786% | $191.0467 | $191.05 | $191.05 | $191.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.23 | $975.8436 | $975.85 | $975.80 | $975.90 | |