| 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 | $44.39 | 12.726% | $50.0391 | $50.04 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.80 | 3.125% | $28.6688 | $28.67 | $28.65 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.27 | 12.729% | $70.1963 | $70.20 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.75 | 11.327% | $182.298 | $182.30 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.96 | 4.624% | $135.9694 | $135.97 | $135.95 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.35 | 3.441% | $35.532 | $35.53 | $35.55 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.40 | 10.464% | $113.1151 | $113.12 | $113.10 | $113.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $564.92 | $615.8187 | $615.83 | $615.80 | $615.80 | |