| 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 | $48.63 | 3.588% | $50.3748 | $50.37 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.94 | 4.125% | $74.9075 | $74.91 | $74.90 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.98 | 8.631% | $28.2223 | $28.22 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.80 | 9.765% | $46.9794 | $46.98 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.67 | 11.260% | $254.4182 | $254.42 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.71 | 10.841% | $178.1326 | $178.13 | $178.15 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.92 | 7.432% | $163.2107 | $163.21 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.65 | $796.2455 | $796.24 | $796.20 | $796.20 | |