| 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 | $47.90 | 5.415% | $50.4938 | $50.49 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.28 | 7.737% | $117.735 | $117.74 | $117.75 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.60 | 13.596% | $241.5051 | $241.51 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.58 | 6.827% | $41.2139 | $41.21 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.70 | 8.130% | $175.9275 | $175.93 | $175.95 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.76 | 5.253% | $31.3233 | $31.32 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.47 | 12.582% | $206.5542 | $206.55 | $206.55 | $206.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.29 | $864.7528 | $864.75 | $864.75 | $864.70 | |