| 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 | $47.84 | 4.625% | $50.0526 | $50.05 | $50.05 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.71 | 10.592% | $224.181 | $224.18 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.43 | 7.728% | $190.0645 | $190.06 | $190.05 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.81 | 12.764% | $157.6553 | $157.66 | $157.65 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.89 | 9.807% | $61.3711 | $61.37 | $61.35 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.85 | 6.770% | $134.37 | $134.37 | $134.35 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.95 | 9.260% | $214.095 | $214.10 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.48 | $1,031.7895 | $1,031.79 | $1,031.75 | $1,032.00 | |