| 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 | $47.99 | 4.718% | $50.2542 | $50.25 | $50.25 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.77 | 13.330% | $177.6674 | $177.67 | $177.65 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.77 | 3.755% | $241.5105 | $241.51 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.28 | 3.636% | $195.1259 | $195.13 | $195.15 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.43 | 9.113% | $217.6041 | $217.60 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.93 | 10.482% | $12.0757 | $12.08 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.81 | 8.850% | $273.0067 | $273.01 | $273.00 | $273.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.98 | $1,167.2445 | $1,167.25 | $1,167.25 | $1,167.30 | |