| 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 | $47.89 | 5.495% | $50.5216 | $50.52 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.43 | 12.784% | $273.4223 | $273.42 | $273.40 | $273.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.46 | 3.282% | $147.1355 | $147.14 | $147.15 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.90 | 13.782% | $237.6906 | $237.69 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.57 | 11.688% | $192.74 | $192.74 | $192.75 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.81 | 9.682% | $9.663 | $9.66 | $9.65 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.98 | 7.744% | $54.9279 | $54.93 | $54.95 | $54.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.04 | $966.1009 | $966.10 | $966.10 | $966.00 | |