| 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 | $44.55 | 12.349% | $50.0515 | $50.05 | $50.05 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.30 | 9.840% | $10.2151 | $10.22 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.57 | 9.761% | $233.319 | $233.32 | $233.30 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.86 | 8.108% | $138.2269 | $138.23 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.61 | 6.188% | $125.9496 | $125.95 | $125.95 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.95 | 13.517% | $165.6781 | $165.68 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.57 | 5.724% | $247.9968 | $248.00 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.41 | $971.4370 | $971.45 | $971.45 | $971.40 | |