| 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 | 5.277% | $50.4172 | $50.42 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.71 | 13.192% | $85.6977 | $85.70 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.82 | 3.312% | $44.2382 | $44.24 | $44.25 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.98 | 3.625% | $150.2355 | $150.24 | $150.25 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.41 | 11.103% | $174.8872 | $174.89 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.48 | 13.535% | $126.5688 | $126.57 | $126.55 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.69 | 9.305% | $117.7106 | $117.71 | $117.70 | $117.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $687.98 | $749.7552 | $749.77 | $749.75 | $749.70 | |