| 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 | $47.51 | 5.350% | $50.0518 | $50.05 | $50.05 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.29 | 7.534% | $259.4688 | $259.47 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.26 | 13.618% | $257.0721 | $257.07 | $257.05 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.57 | 3.216% | $25.3602 | $25.36 | $25.35 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.72 | 13.752% | $188.5098 | $188.51 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.57 | 7.498% | $19.9624 | $19.96 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.96 | 10.329% | $81.5993 | $81.60 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.88 | $882.0244 | $882.02 | $881.95 | $882.20 | |