| 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 | $48.25 | 4.577% | $50.4584 | $50.46 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.33 | 4.522% | $28.5659 | $28.57 | $28.55 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.80 | 3.211% | $182.477 | $182.48 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.55 | 4.696% | $38.2664 | $38.27 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.93 | 13.559% | $208.8691 | $208.87 | $208.85 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.91 | 5.704% | $130.9778 | $130.98 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.92 | 6.633% | $157.7315 | $157.73 | $157.75 | $157.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $744.69 | $797.3461 | $797.36 | $797.35 | $797.50 | |