| 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 | $48.62 | 3.847% | $50.4904 | $50.49 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.90 | 5.226% | $60.9259 | $60.93 | $60.95 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.69 | 6.696% | $154.3784 | $154.38 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.31 | 8.498% | $198.8877 | $198.89 | $198.90 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.73 | 11.350% | $209.0374 | $209.04 | $209.05 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.50 | 11.338% | $22.8243 | $22.82 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.45 | 10.811% | $227.6612 | $227.66 | $227.65 | $227.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.20 | $924.2053 | $924.21 | $924.25 | $924.20 | |