| 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 | $44.89 | 13.374% | $50.8936 | $50.89 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.36 | 5.125% | $83.4272 | $83.43 | $83.45 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.92 | 10.599% | $62.953 | $62.95 | $62.95 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.87 | 6.744% | $226.1585 | $226.16 | $226.15 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.38 | 6.186% | $87.476 | $87.48 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.75 | 8.677% | $236.6442 | $236.64 | $236.65 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.57 | 12.328% | $101.7355 | $101.74 | $101.75 | $101.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.74 | $849.2880 | $849.29 | $849.35 | $849.30 | |