| 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 | $48.60 | 3.832% | $50.4624 | $50.46 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.84 | 7.785% | $17.0731 | $17.07 | $17.05 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.86 | 10.678% | $61.8247 | $61.82 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.98 | 11.560% | $13.3649 | $13.36 | $13.35 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.32 | 4.848% | $102.0381 | $102.04 | $102.05 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.34 | 10.595% | $255.8505 | $255.85 | $255.85 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.42 | 6.638% | $149.7411 | $149.74 | $149.75 | $149.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $601.36 | $650.3548 | $650.34 | $650.30 | $650.40 | |