| 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 | $47.57 | 5.600% | $50.2339 | $50.23 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.53 | 11.102% | $89.4704 | $89.47 | $89.45 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.31 | 11.598% | $8.1578 | $8.16 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.94 | 8.390% | $189.6175 | $189.62 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.98 | 9.777% | $124.0261 | $124.03 | $124.05 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.99 | 12.781% | $86.8301 | $86.83 | $86.85 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.47 | 6.791% | $10.1131 | $10.11 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $509.79 | $558.4489 | $558.45 | $558.45 | $558.40 | |