| 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 | $48.32 | 3.642% | $50.0798 | $50.08 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.56 | 12.505% | $50.1322 | $50.13 | $50.15 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.58 | 8.637% | $126.649 | $126.65 | $126.65 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.84 | 5.729% | $174.2837 | $174.28 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.81 | 12.484% | $98.7722 | $98.77 | $98.75 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.65 | 12.423% | $209.8375 | $209.84 | $209.85 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.85 | 8.443% | $259.0161 | $259.02 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.61 | $968.7705 | $968.77 | $968.80 | $968.70 | |