| 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 | $45.76 | 11.386% | $50.9702 | $50.97 | $50.95 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.42 | 7.318% | $74.5002 | $74.50 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.40 | 4.213% | $258.8651 | $258.87 | $258.85 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.81 | 5.760% | $232.4711 | $232.47 | $232.45 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.93 | 11.418% | $173.7341 | $173.73 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.30 | 7.228% | $50.7188 | $50.72 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.92 | 7.150% | $38.4883 | $38.49 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.54 | $879.7478 | $879.75 | $879.70 | $879.80 | |