| 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 | $46.88 | 6.579% | $49.9642 | $49.96 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.55 | 10.626% | $205.2665 | $205.27 | $205.25 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.63 | 6.549% | $19.8501 | $19.85 | $19.85 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.89 | 9.250% | $203.0848 | $203.08 | $203.10 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.98 | 9.552% | $58.0406 | $58.04 | $58.05 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.36 | 13.585% | $276.4205 | $276.42 | $276.40 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.93 | 5.120% | $143.9408 | $143.94 | $143.95 | $143.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.22 | $956.5675 | $956.56 | $956.55 | $956.60 | |