| 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 | $48.55 | 3.678% | $50.3357 | $50.34 | $50.35 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.54 | 13.587% | $81.2601 | $81.26 | $81.25 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.92 | 6.570% | $41.477 | $41.48 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.43 | 7.570% | $209.1484 | $209.15 | $209.15 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.97 | 11.362% | $218.2361 | $218.24 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.49 | 12.835% | $225.0945 | $225.09 | $225.10 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.35 | 8.326% | $46.9593 | $46.96 | $46.95 | $47.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.25 | $872.5111 | $872.52 | $872.55 | $872.50 | |