| 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 | $48.44 | 3.186% | $49.9833 | $49.98 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.49 | 8.109% | $26.4759 | $26.48 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.91 | 11.835% | $186.6638 | $186.66 | $186.65 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.58 | 10.572% | $263.8027 | $263.80 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.42 | 13.829% | $24.3822 | $24.38 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.54 | 11.556% | $141.163 | $141.16 | $141.15 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.65 | 9.387% | $144.008 | $144.01 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $758.03 | $836.4789 | $836.47 | $836.50 | $836.60 | |