| 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 | $47.74 | 4.814% | $50.0382 | $50.04 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.86 | 10.499% | $27.4701 | $27.47 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.83 | 4.782% | $129.7516 | $129.75 | $129.75 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.32 | 7.546% | $195.0024 | $195.00 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.94 | 7.685% | $196.9989 | $197.00 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.30 | 5.344% | $51.9346 | $51.93 | $51.95 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.36 | 10.820% | $87.9468 | $87.95 | $87.95 | $87.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $689.35 | $739.1426 | $739.14 | $739.15 | $739.10 | |