| 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 | $47.99 | 5.190% | $50.4807 | $50.48 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.60 | 8.760% | $18.0542 | $18.05 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.70 | 9.843% | $9.5563 | $9.56 | $9.55 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.71 | 5.469% | $230.6712 | $230.67 | $230.65 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.94 | 13.498% | $72.5706 | $72.57 | $72.55 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.71 | 9.170% | $142.6961 | $142.70 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.74 | 13.470% | $267.4942 | $267.49 | $267.50 | $267.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.39 | $791.5233 | $791.52 | $791.50 | $791.70 | |