| 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 | $47.87 | 4.338% | $49.9466 | $49.95 | $49.95 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.27 | 5.138% | $157.9909 | $157.99 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.41 | 9.723% | $80.5477 | $80.55 | $80.55 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.79 | 7.338% | $211.2305 | $211.23 | $211.25 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.78 | 8.104% | $113.2714 | $113.27 | $113.25 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.50 | 13.105% | $206.4166 | $206.42 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.38 | 12.710% | $251.7716 | $251.77 | $251.75 | $251.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.00 | $1,071.1753 | $1,071.18 | $1,071.15 | $1,071.10 | |