| 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 | $48.26 | 3.601% | $49.9978 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.27 | 9.727% | $158.3031 | $158.30 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.85 | 9.715% | $195.1281 | $195.13 | $195.15 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.53 | 8.139% | $212.5256 | $212.53 | $212.55 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.75 | 13.816% | $264.9067 | $264.91 | $264.90 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.93 | 8.791% | $131.561 | $131.56 | $131.55 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.25 | 12.742% | $250.5691 | $250.57 | $250.55 | $250.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.84 | $1,262.9914 | $1,263.00 | $1,263.00 | $1,263.00 | |