| 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 | $50.25 | 4.495% | $52.5087 | $52.51 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.26 | 3.446% | $39.5784 | $39.58 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.76 | 5.384% | $138.854 | $138.85 | $138.85 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.77 | 3.233% | $223.7782 | $223.78 | $223.80 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.31 | 5.451% | $102.6144 | $102.61 | $102.60 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.93 | 11.401% | $227.1801 | $227.18 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.58 | 4.304% | $109.0811 | $109.08 | $109.10 | $109.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.86 | $893.5949 | $893.59 | $893.65 | $893.70 | |